O Gauge Outdoors

Anyone. We’re extending our O gauge system to loop around the garden and back into the house. What kind of three rail track is best for outdoor operation?

I would look into Atlas track.

Plastic ties and nickel silver rails.

Ditto on Atlas. If you plan on any turnouts they would have to be converted to pneumatic or a weather sealed electric switch motor.

You can also check out Scale Trax by MTH.

http://www.mth-railking.com/us/scaletrax.asp

You also might want to check out Gargraves O track they have wood or plastic ties. They have excellent customer service, just give them a call and they will give you their thoughts.

http://www.gargraves.com/track.htm

George

I’d be afraid my neighbor’s dogs and cats would attack mine … LOL . Lord if you’d see how careful I am on just transporting my engines from house to car … you’d understand . [:o)]

Yea, Atlas ties are UV resistant. Gargraves with stainless rail is another one to consider. Less joints to worry about which can be a problem outdoors.