Posted May 1, 20159 yr Hi All, I have some old rails from the 12v era, and wanted to use them with all my new PF train tracks. Looking at the net, I found a solution with some plates and SNOT technics, but this seems like a much cleaner solution': http://www.ebay.com/...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Just ordered 4 to test them out, anyone else have these?? Edited May 2, 20159 yr by marook
May 2, 20159 yr Those look like they are much too expensive. These rails are just flex tracks cut in half connected to a 1x8 plate, so nothing too special. All you need to make this yourself are some flex track, a saw and some spare plates.
May 2, 20159 yr Author Those look like they are much too expensive. These rails are just flex tracks cut in half connected to a 1x8 plate, so nothing too special. All you need to make this yourself are some flex track, a saw and some spare plates. Look again! It's a custom mold, not flex tracks! Flex tracks does not have 2/3 height at the side or a stud after the track join ;-) Edited May 2, 20159 yr by marook
May 2, 20159 yr Did you already check this idea? http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=501302
May 2, 20159 yr For the purists who use only LEGO made parts, we also had some discussion on this a few years back -> http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31962
May 2, 20159 yr Author Did you already check this idea? http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=501302 No, that one I did not come bye - but it also requires that I cut some old tracks. For the purists who use only LEGO made parts, we also had some discussion on this a few years back -> http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=31962 That is what I'm using now, although the side plates has to be tiles if you run trains with the buffer plow, or it might touch the studs! But I guess, it I can use ME Models tracks, then I can also use these connectors.. And to be honest, anything that can eliminate flex track seqments, is better! Damn, they are bad.. Edited May 2, 20159 yr by marook
May 2, 20159 yr Look again! It's a custom mold, not flex tracks! Flex tracks does not have 2/3 height at the side or a stud after the track join ;-) You're right that it isn't flex track, but it's not a custom mold either. If it was a custom mold there wouldn't be the Lego lettering on the studs. It's clearly the end of a Lego track cut away and connected to a 1x8 plate by 4 1x2 plates. Edited May 2, 20159 yr by ScotNick
May 3, 20159 yr I see also see a problem with this adapter: The lenght of the rail will be uneven (x*16+1) due to the lenght of the adapter. So if you want to have curves with PF or a set up with 12V-PF-12V you might have some problems with the middle rail, unless you only build a straight track.
May 3, 20159 yr Years ago (when 9-volt replaced 12-volt/4,5-volt) I made an adapter by cutting both a 9-volt track in half and a 4,5-volt sleeper in half and gluing them together (Actually, it was two adapters!). It worked really well and it didn't throw off LEGO's track geometry. RC/PF track gave a new life to this adapter as it is unpowered on both sides so I made a few more. Much cheaper than the adapter you bought. Dan-147
May 3, 20159 yr Author You're right that it isn't flex track, but it's not a custom mold either. If it was a custom mold there wouldn't be the Lego lettering on the studs. It's clearly the end of a Lego track cut away and connected to a 1x8 plate by 4 1x2 plates. Oh, yeah! Did not notice the Lego lettering.. so it seems like a custom build.. hope it's glued ok, so it fits.. and it explains the 1x2 plates across around the rails. Anyway, I think it will work fine...
May 3, 20159 yr Has anybody ever used one of these http://www.shapeways.com/product/GCMU8C7DF/lego-rail3 Seems to achieve the same purpose.
May 3, 20159 yr Author Has anybody ever used one of these http://www.shapeways...C7DF/lego-rail3 Seems to achieve the same purpose. Hmm, intersting.. but nope, not me.
May 3, 20159 yr Has anybody ever used one of these http://www.shapeways...C7DF/lego-rail3 Seems to achieve the same purpose. I've seen them before but haven't used one. It is cheaper to modify an unwanted piece of flex track. Cut the ends flush with the last tie and old 12V rails and plate can go against it. Use some tiles or plates to hold them together.
May 4, 20159 yr Hi guys, Eric and I solved the problem with this: http://www.me-models.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=146&osCsid=55e5jkmaevc1edctlmn0js87p6 a cheap way to connect all your different tracks (.25 a piece) -- they work with everything but flex track. Mike
May 7, 20159 yr Hi guys, Eric and I solved the problem with this: http://www.me-models.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=146&osCsid=55e5jkmaevc1edctlmn0js87p6 a cheap way to connect all your different tracks (.25 a piece) -- they work with everything but flex track. Mike Very interresting solution, as it allows to keep the right track segment size. Too bad that ME Models only ships in the US...
May 7, 20159 yr I see also see a problem with this adapter: The lenght of the rail will be uneven (x*16+1) due to the lenght of the adapter. So if you want to have curves with PF or a set up with 12V-PF-12V you might have some problems with the middle rail, unless you only build a straight track. That doesn't really bother me. I just want to have a PF train that can wander into 12V land where there would be a completely seperate loop, so non-uniform lengths wouldn't really get to me too upset. I would never put the power rail in on the PF sections.
May 7, 20159 yr Author Very interresting solution, as it allows to keep the right track segment size. Too bad that ME Models only ships in the US... ME Models ship worldwide.. ;-) I have a pending order for Denmark..
May 8, 20159 yr ME Models ship worldwide.. ;-) I have a pending order for Denmark.. Really ?! Thanks for the info ! :)
May 9, 20159 yr If I recall correctly, in the kickstarter thread MEModels said that their international shipping calculator has a bug and is over charging. So if you see an insane postage fee email them for clarification before proceeding.
May 10, 20159 yr Hi Guys, I believe we fixed the calculator a while ago. We review all orders and if the postage is not right, we will make it right. Mike Edited May 10, 20159 yr by mike44
May 10, 20159 yr Author Hi Guys, I believe we fixed the calculator a while ago. We review all orders and if the postage is not right, we will make it right. Mike Hi Mike, Sounds great - looking forward to get order 1019! PS: It would be good service not to withdraw the amount from the customers CC before the product is shipping.. EU law actually say you should not.. ;-)
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