Does such a thing exist as a standalone rolling road that doesn't rely on blocks sitting on a piece of track?   Ideally I want something that is a self contained one piece unit that I can use away from my layout and just wire a controller into.  Google hasn't thrown up anything helpful yet but I guess one of the european manufacturers may offer something.

Is this any use to you?
https://tencommandmentsmodels.co.uk/product/rolling-road-professional-ooho-n/
or this perhaps
https://www.dcctrainautomation.co.uk/mazero-roller-track-stand-540mm-long-n-gauge.html
Just a thought.

Gaugemaster used to offer a test bed comprising a cased controller with rolling road on top. Model LT, it was capable of supporting multiple scale I think.

https://www.hattons.co.uk/9373/gaugemaster_lt_00_loco_rolling_road_testbed_with_8_adjustable_rollers/stockdetail



Expensive though.   

Personally I find my set of old Bachrus Saddle rollers perfectly fine sat on a spare length of Unitrack, and easy to adjust to different locos.

Quote from: Firstone18 on October 12, 2023, 05:10:13 PMIs this any use to you?
https://tencommandmentsmodels.co.uk/product/rolling-road-professional-ooho-n/
or this perhaps
https://www.dcctrainautomation.co.uk/mazero-roller-track-stand-540mm-long-n-gauge.html
Just a thought.

Ah yes, thanks.  I hadn't seen the Zenner one (the top link) and that looks like it's what I'm looking for. 

Quote from: ntpntpntp on October 12, 2023, 05:36:06 PMGaugemaster used to offer a test bed comprising a cased controller with rolling road on top. Model LT, it was capable of supporting multiple scale I think.

https://www.hattons.co.uk/9373/gaugemaster_lt_00_loco_rolling_road_testbed_with_8_adjustable_rollers/stockdetail



Expensive though.   

Personally I find my set of old Bachrus Saddle rollers perfectly fine sat on a spare length of Unitrack, and easy to adjust to different locos.

That is a good unit, I've had mine for about 25 years now. Unfortunately, not made for a long time now, as I found out when trying to get a set of N gauge rollers from them, which they used to sell as an option. They now recommend the DCC Concepts one when asked.
 

Quote from: Firstone18 on October 12, 2023, 05:10:13 PMIs this any use to you?
https://tencommandmentsmodels.co.uk/product/rolling-road-professional-ooho-n/

This one, for N-gauge only, is somewhat cheaper - and co-incidentally the one that I have:

N-gauge rolling road

Here is the ten commandments one in action with a dodgy loco having a bit of a wobble


Recommend the rolling road, like you i wanted an rolling road not something to sit on the track etc

Craig

I have the mini 200 mm version, which I picked up from a very nice lady at the Stuttgart show (the original supplier?) who let me transfer the money to her later because I did not have enough cash!! She also gave one away to a small boy who was fascinated by it. I purchased a couple more rollers from Ten Commandments at the Wakefield show some years later, when he first had it on offer. I don't see the rollers as spares though.

https://tencommandmentsmodels.co.uk/product/rolling-road-n-mini/

Peter

Or one of these for £35? 1/160 N Scale Train 50cm Track Model Accessories Train Treadmill Track Bearing Test Stand With 6 Rollers / Single Roller Module https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0qaQQM

I have felt the need for one myself so I intend to make one. As already posted I too don't really like the units that sit on the rails so what I have in mind it will be a 'stand alone'.

@Coyote's link is corrupt.    Try this

https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0qaQQM

Thanks for the correction

Dave

Quote from: ntpntpntp on October 22, 2023, 02:57:09 PM@Coyote's link is corrupt.    Try this

https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0qaQQM

I've bought quite a few things off Ali Express....The service is pretty good.

Quote from: Mr Sprue on October 24, 2023, 09:30:52 AMI've bought quite a few things off Ali Express....The service is pretty good.

Yup. My son buys custom left-hand bass guitars,  train models "in the style of Lego", and other bits and pieces   I've had a couple of small electronic items.

I once had a retailer on AliExpress send me something in error. They were so desperate to resolve it and me not leave negative feedback or escalate it I assume they're held to very high standards. I've bought a couple of carbon bicycle frames, and multiple sets of wheels, all of which have been great. They're brilliant for small items if you're not in a rush.