EZ Track question HO Left/Right Hand Crossover

[HansKramer]

Dear Bachman,

I bought a HO 44137 NS EZ Track Command #6 Right Hand Crossover. However I have no clue how to fit it in.
I have 18, 22 and 28 inch Radius curves. However the distance between the tracks is an odd 2 1/4 Inch... while the difference in radius is either 4, 6 or 10 inches. There is no way I can fit in 2 1/4 in a neat way. I tried with various curves but nothing seems to bridge the gap between 4 inch and 2 1/4 inch.

This is so unfortunate. Because the Crossover is a very nice...

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

Hans

[Terry Toenges]

Maybe Bachmann's fitter piece assortment?
Bachmann #44592 E-Z Track connector assortment.

[Len]

You could try this:



It uses 22" radius curves on the outside loop, 18" radius on the inner loop. Note the 3" straights on the ends of the inner loop.

Len

[HansKramer]

Thanks... yes that would work.. too bad the curves won't look that nice.

I found out somewhere on the web that actually the distance between tracks is 2 3/8... instead of 2 1/4... sigh
Can anybody confirm that.
Is there anywhere specifications of the exact measures of the various EZ track parts.. I could use AnyRail or whatever, however, I like to do the math myself.

Thanks

Hans

[Len]

2-3/8" would be 2.375" in decimal form. According to RR-Track the distance is 2.380", which is about right allowing for my mouse movement being off a bit. So it looks like 2-3/8" is correct.

Len

[HansKramer]

Yikes... why didn't they make it 2 4/8 aka 2 1/2 ... because they have 2 1/2 inch straights .. now 1/8 of an inch ain't much .. well still 3 mm!!!
Kind of silly.

I wish Bachmann would release the dimensions for their EZ tracks.. It can't be that hard to compile it and publish it on their website.

[Terry Toenges]

This might help with some dimensions.
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/sites/model-railroad-hobbyist.com/files/users/Ace/Bachmann%20E-Z%20track-a.jpg

[Terry Toenges]

Here is some info on turnouts lengths from a previous forum discussion.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,12439.0.html