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Dimensions of HO EZ Track NS

Started by KDJ LA, May 23, 2021, 04:00:58 PM

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KDJ LA

I am trying to redo my children's HO layout from their childhood which was pretty extensive but not used for years, so my grandkids can enjoy playing with trains. I have done a new layout with EZtrack nickel steel and have to use some Bachmann flex track to complete some runs. Can anyone tell me the cross section dimensions of the Bachmann EZ track NS with gray roadbed? I need to now the height of the track and the roadbed dimensions so I can design a way to match the track heights. Thanks in advance!!!!!!!! Is their a dimensional drawing out there someplace?

Terry Toenges

E-Z Track Dimensions - 5/16" High x 1 15/16" Wide
Feel like a Mogul.

Terry Toenges

This is all the HO E-Z Track dimensions if you need those.
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E-Z Track Dimensions - 5/16" High x 1 15/16" Wide

Bachmann EZ Track straight pieces
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed                                              Ties are 1/4" on center
Part #         Length inches         Length millimeters     Number of ties
44510......................9" rerail power...............228.6..................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44511......................9".....................................228.6..................33 ties  = 22.86 cm
44512......................3".......................................76.2..................10 ties = 7.63 cm
44513......................2 ¼.....................................57.15.................9 ties = 5.715 cm
44514......................4 ½".................................114.3.................18 ties = 11.43 cm
44528......................9" rerail no power.........228.6...................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44548......................9" auto-reverse..............228.6...................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44579......................9" dual crossing gate......228.6..................33 ties =  22.86 cm
44581......................9" bulk 50 pieces...........228.6...................33 ties
44584.....................36" bulk 25 pieces..........914.4
44591......................2 ¾"   Hayes bumper......69.9....................9 ties = 6.985 cm
44592......................Assortment (592 1-5)
44592-1...................¾"....................................19.05..................3 ties = 1.905 cm
44592-2...................1".....................................25.4....................4 ties = 2.54 cm
44592-3...................1 ¼".................................31.75..................5 ties = 4.445 cm
44592-4...................1 ½".................................38.1....................6 ties = 2.54 cm
44592-5...................2".....................................50.8....................8 ties = 5.08 cm
44597......................9" power insulated gap.228.6....................33 ties = 22.86 cm
Steel with black roadbed
Part #         Length inches         Length millimeters     Number of ties
44410......................9" rerail power...............228.6.................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44411......................9".....................................228.6................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44412......................3".......................................76.2.................10 ties = 7.63 cm
44428......................9" rerail no power..........228.6.................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44481......................9" bulk 50 pieces...........228.6..................33 ties = 22.86 cm
44486.....................36" bulk 25 pieces..........914.4..................           = 91.44 cm
44491......................2 ¾"   Hayes bumper.......69.9...................9 ties  = 6.985 cm

Bachmann EZ Track curved pieces
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part #               Radius inches                   Track length   Radius millimeters  Number of ties
44505......................15" (12 pieces for circle).................7 27/32" track.........381........................31 ties
44501......................18" (12 pieces for circle) ....................9 7/16" track.........457.2............... 34 ties
44580......................18" bulk 50 pieces....................................................................457.2....................34 ties
44549......................18" auto-reverse.......................................................................457.2...............34 ties
44529......................18" rerail no power..................................................................457.2................34 ties
44502......................18" rerail power.......................................................................457.2................34 ties
44503......................22" (16 pieces for circle).................8 5/8" track........... ..558.8...............30 ties
44583......................22" bulk 50 pieces....................................................................558.8...............30 ties
44519......................26" (20 pieces for circle)................ 8 5/32" track..............660.4...............33 ties
44506......................28" 18 deg (20 pieces for circle).... ....8 25/32" track...........711.2...............35 ties
44509......................33.25" 12 deg (30 pieces for circle). ...6 31/32" track...........844.55..................28 ties
44504......................33.25" 18 deg (20 pieces for circle). ...10 7/16" track...........844.55.............42 ties
44508......................33.25" 6 deg (60 pieces for circle)........3 15/32"....................844.55..................14 ties
44507......................35.50" 18 deg (20 pieces for circle).....11 5/32" track..........901.7....................45 ties
44532......................½ 22" (32 pieces for circle)....................4 5/16" track............558.8....................17 ties
44531......................½ 18" (24 pieces for circle)   .................4 23/32" track..........457.2................17 ties
44530......................1/3 18" (36 pieces for circle)................. 3 5/32" track...........457.2................11 ties
Steel with black roadbed
Part #               Radius inches                Track length     Radius millimeters    Number of ties

44401......................18" (12 pieces for circle) ....9 7/16" track.....457.2......................34 ties
44480......................18" bulk 50 pieces............................................457.2..............................34 ties
44429......................18" rerail no power...........................................457.2......................34 ties
44402......................18" rerail power................................................457.2......................34 ties
44403......................22" (16 pieces for circle) ...8 5/8" track.........558.8......................30 ties
44483......................22" bulk 50 pieces............................................558.8.......................30 ties

Bachmann EZ Track turnouts (switches)
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Numbered turnouts diverge one part per number in their name. A #4 turnout diverges 1 part for every 4 parts in run.
Part #               Size                  Straight Length     Number of ties
44557......................left #4   with 2 ¼" str........10" long..................41 ties str.
44558......................right #4  with 2 ¼" str..........10" long..................41 ties str.
44561......................left stndrd/w 18"rad cur.......9" long....................33 ties str    
44562......................right stndrd/w 18"rad cur.....9" long ...................33 ties str
44565......................left #5....................................11 1/2" long...........47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44566......................right #5..................................11 1/2" long...........47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44569......................wye #5 w 2 ¼" str.................11 3/8" long............45 ties  
44559......................left #6....................................15 1/2"....................62 ties
44560......................right #6..................................15 1/2"....................62 ties
*44575.....................left crossover #6..................21 1/4" long ...........85 ties
*44576.....................right crossover #6...............21 1/4" long ............85 ties
44139......................left #4 DCC..........................10" long..................41 ties str.
44140......................right #4 DCC........................10" long..................41 ties str.
44130......................left std/w 18"r cur DCC.......9" long....................33 ties str    
44131......................right std/w 18"r cur DCC.....9" long ...................33 ties str
44132......................left #5 DCC..........................11 1/2" long...........47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44133......................right #5 DCC........................11 1/2" long...........47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44134......................wye #5 DCC.........................11 3/8" long...........45 ties
44135......................left #6 DCC..........................15 1/2" long............62 ties
44136......................right #6 DCC........................15 1/2" long............62 ties
*44137....................left crossover #6 DCC.........21 1/4" long............85 ties
*44138....................right crossover #6 DCC.....21 1/4" long.............85 ties
*#6 Crossovers are 2 3/8" between track center lines.

Steel with black roadbed
Part #         Size                                                         Number of ties
44461......................left stndrd/w 18"rad cur......9" long.......................33 ties str
44462......................right stndrd/w 18"rad cur...9" long ......................33 ties str
     
Bachmann EZ Track crossings
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part #         Size                                         Length                      Number of ties
44540.........................30 deg. Crossing long...........11 59/64" long...........................41 ties
44543.........................45 deg. Crossing short...........3" long.......................................8 + 3 center.ties
*44542.......................60 deg. Crossing short...........3" long......................................12 ties
*44542.......................60 deg. Crossing long (old)......................................................41 ties
*44541.......................90 deg. Crossing short ........2" long with 4p 2" straights....8 ties
*44541.......................90 deg. Crossing long (old)......................................................23 ties (?)
*Long and short 60 and 90 crossings are both being sold under their same respective part numbers.
Steel with black roadbed
Part #         Size                                         Length                        Number of ties
44440........................30 deg. Crossing long........ 11 15/16" or 11 ¼"......................41 ties
44441........................90 deg. Crossing short........2" with 4p 2" straights.................8 ties

Bachmann EZ Track special packs
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part #         Package            Pieces
44596..........First Railroad Track Pack - World's Greatest Hobby
...............................................................Building Your First Model Railroad DVD
...............................................................9p 9" straights
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer power
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer no power  
...............................................................20p 18" radius curves
...............................................................2p 3" straights
...............................................................2p standard turnout - left
...............................................................2p standard turnout - right
...............................................................2p Hayes bumpers
...............................................................4p switch wires (green)
...............................................................1p terminal wire (red)
                                                                           
44594..........Expander set            
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................4p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1 left manual turnout
...............................................................1 right manual turnout
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
                                                                           
44547..........Reversing System        
...............................................................4p 9" straight reversing
...............................................................4p 18"radius curve reversing
...............................................................2p 9" straight
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
...............................................................Power pack and variable speed controller
...............................................................Illustrated instructions
                                                                                 
Steel  with black roadbed
Part #         Package            Pieces
44487..........Figure 8 Track Pack - 76" x 39"  
...............................................................21p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1p 18" curve rerailer
...............................................................30 degree crossing
                                                                           
44475..........Over-Under Fig 8 Track Pack - 78" x 36"  
...............................................................19p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1p 18" curve rerailer
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................14p graduated pier set
...............................................................power wire
                                     
44494..........Expander set            
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................4 18"radius curve
...............................................................1 left manual turnout
...............................................................1 right manual turnout
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
                                     
44597..........First Railroad Track Pack - World's Greatest Hobby
...............................................................Building Your First Model Railroad DVD
...............................................................9p 9" straights
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer power
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer no power  
...............................................................20p 18" radius curves
...............................................................2p 3" straights
...............................................................2 standard turnout - left
...............................................................2 standard turnout - right
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
...............................................................4p switch wires (green)
...............................................................1p terminal wire (red)

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The standard switch is 18r 30 degrees. It was intended to be a drop in replacement for both a 9" straight and a full 18r section. However, the points are inset 1.5" from the end, so if you want to complete a circle using the curved route, you'll need to insert a 1.5" straight 180 degrees opposite the switch.
The #4 is roughly 15 degrees.
The #5 is 12 degrees.
The #6 is roughly 10 degrees.
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Track - 1 3/8" open flat underneath.
Feel like a Mogul.

KDJ LA

Thanks Terry!!!!! Much Appreciated.