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       #Post#: 1991--------------------------------------------------
       Identifiying Tracks??????
       By: Joeyd611 Date: August 25, 2018, 6:18 pm
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       I know absolutely NOTHING about these trains except for how much
       fun I had with them as a kid. My father has a pretty big
       collection that he loves, but never had the time to set it up.
       My brother and I want to surprise him for his retirement and set
       up his trains. We planned it all out, but are coming up short on
       tracking.
       Here's where I need help. I have no idea what kind of track this
       is, or where to get more! Can anyone  help me out?  Feel free to
       email me with any answers Joeyd611@hotmail.com
       Thanks guys!
       Looks like the "upload" folder is full, so I put the pics on
       photobucket and am posting the links below.
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       #Post#: 1992--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Identifiying Tracks??????
       By: twissmann Date: August 25, 2018, 8:59 pm
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       You have what’s called Lionel tinplate O Gauge track that the
       original Lionel Corporation made before 1970 in New York. As
       you’ll notice on each of the 3 railroad ties that hold the rails
       in place, they have a stamp on them that say Lionel and NY. That
       size railroad tie distinguishes the difference between O Gauge
       track, and O27 track. O27 is the same width as O Gauge track,
       but it’s railroad ties are smaller in height, and the rails are
       a little thinner. When you make a complete circle in O Gauge
       track using standard curve sections, it will make a circle 31
       inches in diameter, and requires 8 pieces of curved track to
       make a complete circle. O27 track requires 8 pieces of curved
       sections as well, but it has a tighter radius diameter of 27
       inches. So when you purchase track, make sure you ask for
       tinplate O Gauge track. You can find this track at any good
       Hobby shop in your area that sells Lionel trains and
       accessories. If one is not easily accessible to get to, you can
       always shop the Internet such as a Trainworld.com, Charles Ro
       Supply, Grzyboski Trains, etc etc, or you can go on eBay.com and
       search Tinplate O Gauge Track, or even VINTAGE O Gauge track and
       find some good original tinplate O Gauge track that was made
       made in the USA back in the day, and not in China where they’re
       made today. (Vintage track actually feels a little stronger and
       sturdier than current production made tinplate track) Either
       case, that’s what you want to look for to match the track you
       currently have, that originally was your Fathers’ when he was a
       boy. Do not be talked into purchasing the new Lionel Fastrack.
       It’s beautiful track, but it’s not compatible with your Tinplate
       track, unless you purchase an adaptor track they produce and
       then purchase all new trackage. It starts to get costly at this
       point. Stick with what you have. It’s still great time proven
       track and full proof. I use it myself for my 2 running holiday
       train displays every year. I just says Lionel to me underneath
       my Christmas tree.
       I hope this helps you out. Tom
       #Post#: 1993--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Identifiying Tracks??????
       By: TrainLarry Date: August 26, 2018, 7:38 am
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       You have what is known as '027' tinplate track. The length of
       the straight track you have should be 8 3/4 inches.
       '0' gauge track has wider ties, and the ties are black.
       Larry
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