A different track support?

dr_dodge Tuesday, 10/22/2024

Among my various things at the house, I have a 54 passenger school bus,

with 250' of 3 lane HO train track in an 18" shelf,

just above the window tops, around the whole thing.

To support the inside edge, I took used (free) curved garage door tracks,

and welded them together.  L brackets hold it to the bus.  It was flexy enough we were able to level nicely.

and plastic sign material (old election signs from the county recycle center)
(3 layers) on top, hot glued together.

I wonder if the same thing would work to support a raceway,

The cool thing is, most garage door places will give, or sell that for scrap price.

(the ends of my shop are scrap panels screwed together, too. cheap siding...lol)

Guess I need to get some door tracks

dr


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alva1370 10/22/24

You’re a resourceful guy Doc. Craigslist freebie ads is my main source for building material.


  • if it's free, it's for me! my moto — dr_dodge
  • try to get some tomorrow — dr_dodge
  • Pallets and coffee tables here. I got so much right now I’m good for the next 5 years. — alva1370
  • lol — dr_dodge

Who said us old guys dont recycle and reuse things?!

Gee, we even fix things!

Ha, cheers, love it!

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