Connecting dissimilar size rail

[JimmyG]

I need a good way to attach code 70 rail to code 100. A friend suggested I crimp one end of rail joiners and solder the code 70 to the top of the joiner. Does this sound OK? Is there a better way?

JimmyG

 

[Larry]

I know U can buy rail joiners for code 83 to code 100, so, they are probably made for the 70 to 100. I usually put a spacer under the code 83 to my code 100 & then make sure the joiner is crimped tight enough. The soldering sounds like a good idea. At least w/the soldering that would guarantee a good
joint between the 2 diff. rails.

Larry

 

[CIOR]

Try it, you will never know unless you try.
If not, that I would suggest going with a jump rail like the real railroads do it. Connecting a section of Code 83 in there between them even if only an inch long.

 

[Alcomotive]

You can buy those transition rails from LHS code 83 to 100 etc....like this

http://www.cchobbies.com/track/walthers83.htm

 

[JimmyG]

All,

Thanks for the replies. Obviously the trick is to make the transition as smooth as possible. I'll experiment a little. I got the code 70 free from a friend, along with some code 55 (way too small to use with most wheel flanges). It seems you don't see much code 55 or 70 anymore. Finding this forum has been a big help to me. Thanks again.

JimmyG
Musician, Composer, Teacher, Soldier

 

[sushob]

According to Walthers, Micro Engineering makes an insulated joiner for this:

255-26002 Plastic Insulated Transition Rail Joiners pkg(8) -- Code 100 to 70 $3.85

 

[jbaakko]

Darn, Nate beat me to it...

 

[JimmyG]

I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

Thanks, guys, for the tip on insulated joiners. That would be a good idea since the transition area will probably need one anyway.

JimmyG