Thanks to NTPNTPNTP and chrism - looks like my Xmas gifts have been sorted.

Don't forget to post a photo of the actual trackwork gap problem you have?

Hi Geoff,

I've cut you a little bit of track, 2cm long ...



I used a cutting disc on my dremmel, and slipped a couple of rail joiners on 

If you message me with your address I can send it off too you.

I don't want anything for it, just pop something in your favourite charity box next time you're out   

All best wishes

Kevin

 

Hello Kevin

Very many thanks. I've sent you a PM.


Regards


Geoff

Hi Geoff,

Sorry missed the post this morning so as I've got to go out tomorrow (there's cider to be drunk, and I need to do a bit of research for my harbour layout  ) I will get the bit of track in the post then 

Also that little set of files Nick posted is a great set for all sorts of things ..... I've got a few of them in use on my bench now 



All best wishes

Kevin

 

As requested by NTPNTPNTP , a photo of the reason for the new piece (as supplied by Kevin).

From the main circuit, the original junction was point (Peco ST6), small straight (ST1) and another ST6 and then a short curve (ST4). The points then led on to 2 sidings. Now that the track has been re-laid , the photo shows the dilemma and the need for the short piece of track.




Thanks to all for the advice and comments

Hmm that looks like the wrong curve to use after the Setrack point if you want to go back to parallel tracks?  You need an ST-3 standard R1 curve to match and counteract the 22.5 degree angle of the point.   That piece you have there looks like an ST-4 half curve? The angle is wrong as well as it being too short.

Thanks Nick , it did seem to fit , I guess that's why there were track issues initially.


Regards



Geoff

Just to throw another spanner in the works if it were me I would look at replacing the short piece you have with a longer piece rather than filling the gap with a very short piece.

Hello Trainfish

If I finish it , I'll show a photo of where the new piece fits. It's to move the whole junction away from the rail that the small curve is touching. Thanks for the input.