"Specialists in American Flyer Trains & S-Gauge Railroading"

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TRACK OPTIONS INFO.

TRACK OPTIONS INFO.

We offer several different options when it comes to track for S-gauge use. 


Rail only
We may have rail available in limited quantities.....brass, nickel-silver, or steel.....usually code 110 or higher.


American Flyer track (original)

For those who are truly devoted to the Gilbert American Flyer era, original AF track is available. Although used, it can be cleaned and utilized with little effort. Our prices for original AF track depend upon the quality of the track; this in turn reflects the amount of effort you will have to devote to clean it before it is ready to use. 

Related items:
    (a) Manual turnouts
    (b) Powered turnouts
    (c) Manual and Electric Uncouplers
    (d) 90o  Crossings
    (e) Rerailer track sections (occasional; very limited availability.)
    (f) Third-rail track pickup sections
    (g) "Tie-Jig Tool" to straighten and restore bent end of ties (see "Tools" page)
   (h) Track locks (original)


New ReRailers

New ReRailer sections are now available in 5” base sections with either 5” or 10” mounted track.


American Flyer track (new, but no longer in production)

American Flyer two-rail tinplate track was "reproduced" in three forms: 10" straights, 27"-radius curves, and 36" straights (shown below as 30", but it is 36"). 

Gargraves track

The third option is GARGRAVES 2-rail track. This can be used exclusively, or it can be mixed with AF track. It features the same high-profile rails, but has more ties, equally-spaced throughout the length of the track. Gargraves track is available as rigid sectional track, or as flextrack.

All of the following have VINYL ties, and tinplate rail. [This track is no longer produced, but I still have some in stock.]
       (1)    12.4" straight track, sectional: $30.00--- for 10 PIECES .
       (2)    37" straight track, flexible: $6.95 per section.--- 10 PIECES AVAILABLE.


All of the following have WOOD ties, and tinplate rail. [Current production.]
       (1)    #401SW-6      6.2" straight track, sectional
       (2)    #401SW-12   12.4" straight track, sectional
       (3)    #401SW-24   24.8" straight track, sectional
       (4)    #401SW         37" straight track, sectional
       (5)    #42-401SW    42" diameter curve track, sectional
       (6)    #54-401SW    54" diameter curve track, sectional
       (7)    #63-401SW    63" diameter curve track, sectional
       (8)    #72-401SW    72" diameter curve track, sectional
       (9)    #401               37" straight track, flexible
       (10)  #401-GANTRY   37" straight track; 4 rails, for use with Lionel Gantry Crane on AF or Gargraves track.


(NOTE: With all curves, 8 sections = a circle.)


#402 Stainless steel 37" Flextrack is available on special order.


Related items:
             NOTE: Turnouts are re-tooled new production. Stainless Steel turnouts available on special order only; we don't stock them.
       (a)    #403-RH / 404-LH       42" Manual turnouts
       (b)    #403-RC-RH / 404-RC-LH       42" Powered turnouts
       (c)    #803   Track pins
       (d)    #911-12   Power clips, solderless
       (e)    #800   Insulating Track pins
       (e)    #807   Track screws, 1/2" 
        (f)     #808   Track screws, 3/4" 
        (f)     #901   Sectional Track Retaining Clips 


[We will be glad to quote you special pricing on a quantity order, for Gargraves trackage.]

 


    American S-Gauge track 

Every American "S" Gauge Track Section from Classic Trains feature solid premium code .172 Nickel-Silver Rail Weathered with 65% Brass, 12% Nickel-Silver for optimum electrical contact, with no oxidation or rust for smooth train operation.  Rail joiners are weathered and have a detailed six bolt-head design (see close-up below) and come installed on all track and switches. Ties are molded from high quality ABS plastic, UV resistant, and have a wood grain pattern that adds to the prototypical look of the track. A snap lock system securely holds the track sections together to ensure exact alignment and good electrical contact, and when track sections are joined together tie spacing remains uniform. This is an exclusive design found only with this track system.
[Curve track: 12 pieces = full circle.]

NOTE: Very limited availability.

#2238       19" radius Curve track                   

#2254       27" radius Curve track                   

#2501       Rail-Joiners (dozen)                        Substitute Am. Models
#2601       Insulated Rail-Joiners (dozen)          Substitute Am. Models
#2701       Wired Rail-Joiners for power (2)      Substitute Am. Models
#2801       S-Track Nails (appr. 300)               
#2802       S-Track Spikes (7 oz.)                   
#2803       S-Track Screws (appr. 50)              Substitute Gargraves

 

 

Fox Valley Models track

Fox Valley Models S-scale track is code .138 nickel-silver rail on plastic ties, injection-molded in brown.

   a) # 23101 Flextrack, 35.4" long; 6 pieces per package.

   b) # 23303 RH Highrail Turnout, and #23304 LH Highrail Turnout, #5; plain with throwbar only.

   c) # 23301 RH Scale Turnout, and #23302 LH Scale Turnout, #5; plain with throwbar only.

   d) #23001 Rail-joiners; 24/pkg.

   e) #23002 Insulated Rail-joiners; 12/pkg.

   f) #23003 Wired Terminal Rail-joiners; 2 pair/pkg.



NOTE: No availability of Fox Valley track at this time.

American Models Track

12" straight track, rigid
21" curve track, rigid
24" curve track, rigid
27" curve track, rigid
36" flextrack
Manual turnout with throw bar only, LH or RH
Manual turnout with hand-throw, LH or RH
Powered turnout with control, LH or RH
Electric Uncoupler
30-degree Crossing
75-degree Crossing
Rail joiners: pkg (16)
Insulated Rail Joiners  pkg (16)
Track connectors, wired for power connection (pair)
Bumpers: (pair)

AMERICAN FLYER FASTRACK from Lionel

This track system with built-in roadbed is from Lionel. It was introduced in 2011 with 10" straight sections, 20" radius curve sections, and 10" power terminal sections. This system has since expanded with additional components similar to those in the Lionel O-gauge FasTrack system. 

"Starter Set"



This package-deal creates a basic oval layout, consisting of twelve curves, three 10" straights, and one 10" terminal section.

American Flyer FasTrack Terminal sections

6-49854

American Flyer FasTrack 20" curve sections

6-49853

American Flyer FasTrack 10" straight sections

6-49852

PLHS-FT-SS

American Flyer FasTrack 30" straight sections

6-49862

American Flyer FasTrack 5" straight sections

6-49867

American Flyer FasTrack Transition sections

6-49858



Connects the new FasTrack to original AF tubular track.

American Flyer FasTrack Turnouts

47940   RH Powered 
47941   LH Powered 
49869   RH Manual 
49868   LH Manual 

MTH / S-Helper Service track

With decorated ballasted roadbed, Celcon® wood grain ties and weathered nickel silver rail, track sections such as these "snap" together, making positive electrical contact at the same time.

NOTE: S-Helper Service was sold to MTH (Mike's Train House) and the S-Trax line was re-introduced by MTH. We still have in stock original new and used SHS track and other products, as well as the re-introduced MTH production.


NOTE: MTH closed in 2021, and all S tooling was sold to ScaleTrains.com, in TN. No new production has yet been announced.


With the decorated ballasted roadbed, Celcon® wood grain ties and weathered nickel silver rail, the S-Trax system is designed to operate with all A.C. Gilbert S Scale American Flyer trains. The #3 remote control and manual switches, 15" and 10" straight and 19", 24" and 29" curved tracks were all produced. The 19" radius, 30 degree section is the same radius as the American Flyer curved track. The straight sections are 10" and 15" in length. Their track system also includes rail joiners and insulated rail joiners, and feeder wires with spade clips, and a special track adapter that will join this track to original American Flyer® track. A Starter Track Set is offered with twelve 19" curved radius sections and six 10" straight sections. 40" flex track is also available. 5" straight sections, track bumper sections, third-rail accessory track sections, and automatic uncoupler track sections are also available. 

S-Trax products:
     (1)    Starter set (twelve 19" curve sections and six 10" straight sections)
    (2)    40" flextrack; partial cases
    (3)    40" flextrack; case/24
   (4)    #3 powered Turnouts, RH & LH
   (5)    5" straight track; 6 per package
   (6)    5" straight track with lighted bumper
   (7)   10" straight track; 6 per package
   (8)   15" straight track; 6 per package
   (9)   19" radius curve track; 6 per package
   (10)    24" radius curve track; 6 per package
   (11)  29" radius curve track; 6 per package
   (11)   AF track conversion pins; (connect SHS/MTH track to AF track)
   (12)    Insulated rail joiners (12)
   (13)   Rail joiners for sectional track (12)
   (14)   Rail joiners for flextrack (36)
   (15)    5" straight track with remote uncoupler


 

SWITCH MACHINES

TORTOISE SLOW-MOTION SWITCH MACHINE (Circuitron Electronics)
 

  • Usable With All Scales
  • Prototypical slow-motion action, three seconds to complete throw
  • Precision-engineered gear drive mechanism
  • Simple mounting with linkage included, no additional brackets or linkage necessary
  • Convenient auxilliary contacts, two sets SPDT provided
  • Easy wiring, two-wire connection possible
  • Made in USA


 ROADBED

We carry two types of roadbed for S trackwork.

Rubber Roadbed for use with original Gilbert AF track. Molded in black rubber, with wide ties, it contains cavities for insertion of the metal ties.

Always limited availability.

10" Straight---either black or gray

19" radius curve---either black or gray

27"-radius curve--- black only; VERY LIMITED, IF AVAILABLE AT ALL.

Cork roadbed for S track.
Particularly useful in combination with flex-track , but can be used with any S scale track.. Measures 2-1/4" wide, 3/16" thick; 36" long sections. Easily cut and bonded to bench-work.
Sold in packs of 15', 30', or 75' .

TIES & TIE JIGS

Tie Jigs for track work and turnouts.


Shown left is the jig with 22” spacing. Each jig produces a 9” length of ties, easily curved as you place the strip on the glued roadbed. Longer lengths can be created by placing one or more jigs end-to-end using the slot/tab alignment feature. By drilling thru the (4) pre-cast dimples, you can mount the jig to your workbench with push pins.

Kit No. 64-TJ-1.1 ... Tie jig, 19” tie spacing, single.
Kit No. 64-TJ-2.1 ... Tie jig, 22” tie spacing, single.



Shown here is the No. 6 switch tie jig. A cut-to-length template is included in the instructions. Run a strip of ¼” masking tape down the center and pull up a full set of switch ties, spaced on 19-inch centers. To make a right-hand template, place another strip of narrow tape on the opposite side and remove the first strip. The alignment slots/tabs match the straight-track jigs to provide a longer length of pre-spaced ties.

Item No. 64-TJ-3.1 … No. 5 switch, 19” tie spacing, single.
Item No. 64-TJ-4.1 … No. 6 switch, 19” tie spacing, single.

BASSWOOD TIES IN S-SCALE


# 270: 8' Cross Ties (approx. 850/bag).
# 271: 8'-6" Cross Ties (approx. 850/bag).
# 272: 16' Switch Ties (approx. 500/bag)
# 282: 10' Bridge & Trestle Ties (approx. 500/bag).

BALLAST

I carry Woodland Scenics track ballast material in large shaker-bottles (26 oz) for use with any track that does not already incorporate roadbed and ballast. Ballast can be left loose, or glued in place with a mixture of water and white-glue. We normally have the following available.



B1386   Coarse Brown Ballast (2 shade mixture)
B1390   Coarse Black Cinders
B1395   Coarse Gray Ballast

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