Code 100 bridge track

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Does anyone know of a company making bridge track (with closely spaced ties) with code 100 rail? All of my track is code 100 and I have some Micro Engineering bridges that come with code 83 bridge track, so I’d like to swap that out for some code 100.

I know there are code 83-100 transition rail joiners and even code 83-100 transition track, but they are plans B and C, I’d prefer plan A, bridge track with code 100 rail.

Anyone know of any?

Thanks,

jcopilot

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I’ve never seen any code 100 bridge track.

You can sorta make your own by clipping the plastic web that connects the ties together on your regular flex track and slide the ties closer. This doesn’t address the thickness issue, but at least it looks ok from above.

Or you could just use the code 100 to 83 transition joiners.

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Sinohara used to make Code 100 bridge track–I used it when I was constructing my 4 large bridges on my Yuba River Sub, but this was more than ten years ago. I know that Walthers distributes Sinohara, so you might check the Walthers catalogue. One thing–the inner guard rails on the Sinohara are the same as the running rails—Code 100, so I would suggest painting them rust to make them look smaller.

Tom

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I cut out the code 83 rail from the bridge track and replaced it with code 100 rail that I cut from some old flex track. I secured it to the plastic ties with CA.

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I took a piece of Atlas flex track, removed the ties (not all at once) and clipped the webbing, then put it back together.

I use some old brass track for guard rails. It was tedious, but not difficult and it didn’t take as long as I though it would…

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http://www.shop.cvmw.com/72ftLongBridgeTies-2-1903-2.htm

Add your own rail.

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They still make Shinohara code 100 bridge track, if you were local I’d give you a peice as I got a bunch in a lot I bought once.

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Are the bottom webs the same size on both sizes? It could be as simple as sliding out the code 83 and inserting the code 100.

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I’ve thought about that too. I’ll have to experiment a little Thanks.

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I’ve checked the Walthers website for Shinohara track, they don’t show bridge ties that will accommodate code 100 rail. Thanks.

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I’m going to try that, hadn’t thought about it before. Thanks.

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I think I’m going to try that, good idea. Thanks.

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I checked the Central Valley website and they don’t mention which size rail will fit, so I sent them an email asking that question. MB Klein’s website says only code 70, 81 and 83 will fit. I hope to find out soon. Thanks.

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If I were local, I’d accept. Thanks for the offer, but I’m on the east coast and you’re on the west, just a little too far apart, I’m afraid.

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Another option is to use the code 83 as is and install transition joiners (Atlas #551) between the code 100 and 83. I use them on both my home layout and model railroad club modules. They require some care in installation and work best when soldered.

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That, I don’t know, but I’m going to find out soon. Thanks.

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Well, darn! I thought my replies would appear immediately following the other person’s post. I guess it looks a little out of order now.

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Didn’t see where you were from, used to be east coast in Baltimore.

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I’m about 35 miles north of Baltimore, still in Maryland, but not far from the PA line.

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I was in downtown Baltimore, proubly been thru your area as we went to PA more than once and more than one way.