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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: MistyEyedWanderer on October 02, 2017, 10:46:07 PM

Title: Brass gauges for FS 160
Post by: MistyEyedWanderer on October 02, 2017, 10:46:07 PM
Does any one know where to get brass roller gauges (and the other kinds) for building FS 160 track? 

I have found the micro engineering three point gauge, but it ain't cheap after delivery and it don't look special. 
Title: Re: Brass gauges for FS 160
Post by: Izzy on October 03, 2017, 08:43:04 AM

Are you referring to these standards,  http://www.fs160.eu/ (http://www.fs160.eu/) ?

If so perhaps contacting Henk might be of help.

Izzy
Title: Re: Brass gauges for FS 160
Post by: RichardBenn on October 03, 2017, 10:25:57 AM
I got a batch of fs160 roller gauges made a few years back which fitted 2SA Code 40 rail but they were all sold. However I haven't seen a glut of fs160 layouts on the circuit* so i suspect there are people out there who bought them, never used them and may be prepared to sell? Finding them is the difficulty but you might have more luck on the 2FS forum on RMWeb as I think I only advertised them via the 2SA mailing list.

If you want to get a batch made yourself I can put you in touch with the chap who did mine - you'll need to order at least 20-30 to make it worthwhile and then find takers for the rest.

A three point gauge is useful if you have tight curves and need gauge widening, but you need to check the width of rail it is designed to work with as I believe this can vary - code 40 determines the height only.

* My fs160 layout is part built and languishing in a box somewhere - I still hope to finish it some day.
Title: Re: Brass gauges for FS 160
Post by: MistyEyedWanderer on October 03, 2017, 03:12:06 PM
Still waiting for Henk to reply. 
I really want details of North American FS 160.  I supposed its the same. 


Is there a drawing for gauges? I don't know I could move so many. I'm due to visit a CNC machinist soon.
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Update:

Henk sent a handy link

https://www.mago-finescale.de/fine-scale-shop/gleis-system/schotter-roll-lehren/ (https://www.mago-finescale.de/fine-scale-shop/gleis-system/schotter-roll-lehren/)