PORT LINES HOBBY SUPPLIES

 

TRACK  OPTIONS

Port Lines offers several different options when it comes to track-work in S. 
Prices listed do not include shipping. Quantity discounts may be possible, depending upon size of order.

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 cleaning it before it is ready to use. 
We currently have used curve track available at .50 per section, and at $1.00 per section.
We have straight track available at $1.00 per section, at $1.50 per section, and at $3.00 per section (very limited amount at $3).

Related items:

    (a) Manual turnouts ($10 each.)
    (b) Powered turnouts ($60 per pair, with lighted control.)
    (c) Manual and Electric Uncouplers (Manuals @ .50; Electric @ $2.00 without button)
    (d) 90 Crossings ($5.00 to $10.00 each.)
    (e) Rerailer track sections ($20.00; original; limited availability.)
    (f) Third-rail track pickup sections ($10.95)

    (g) Jig to straighten and restore bent end of ties (see "Tools" page); $7.50
    (h) Track locks (original);  $0.25 each.


American Flyer track (new production)

American Flyer two-rail tinplate track  is currently produced in three forms:  10" straights, 54"-radius curves, and 36" straights.  We offer this new  straight track and 54" wide-radius curved track at $3.25 per 10" section, or $36 per dozen.  (12 sections of wide-radius curve track = a circle.)  There is no current production of standard 19"-radius curved track.

 36" length non-flexible straight track is also in stock. These are $8.95 each, or $67.95 for a pack of 8 sections. They look just like the 30" sections shown above, but are 36" length  (30" are N/A.)

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.

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All of the following have VINYL ties, and tinplate rail.  [This track is no longer produced.]
        (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: $2.50 per section.
        (2)     #401SW-12    12.4" straight track, sectional: $4.25 per section.
        (3)     #401SW-24    24.8" straight track, sectional: $6.75 per section.
        (4)     #401SW          37" straight track, sectional: $9.95 per section.
        (5)     #42-401SW     42" diameter curve track, sectional:  $6.95 per section.
        (6)     #54-401SW     54" diameter curve track, sectional:  $9.25 per section.
        (7)     #63-401SW     63" diameter curve track, sectional:  $9.75 per section.
        (8)     #72-401SW     72" diameter curve track, sectional:  $10.25 per section
        (9)     #401                37" straight track, flexible:  $5.95 per section; ($55/10 pcs;  $265/case of 50).
   
     (10)   #401-GANTRY    37" straight track; 4 rails, for use with Lionel Gantry Crane: $23.95 per section.

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

Stainless steel rail is available on special order, in full case lots only.
#402     37" flextrack, stainless steel rail (MSRP= $7.50 per section), : $325 per case. 


Related items:
        NOTE: New Improved Turnouts, with diecast switch points! 
        (a)     #403-RH / 404-LH        42" Manual turnouts; RH / LH;  $34.95 each
        (b)     #403-RC-RH / 404-RC-LH        42" Powered turnouts; RH or LH; $54.95 each
        (c)     #803    Track pins: $1.50 per dozen
   
     (d)     #911-12    Power clips, solderless:  $1.50 per pair 
        (e)     #807    Track screws, 1/2" : $2.25 (pkg/25)
        (f)      #808    Track screws, 3/4" : $2.25 (pkg/25)
        (f)      #901    Sectional Track Retaining Clips: $3.75 (pkg/100)   

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

 

    American S-Gauge track    


(LEFT: Original AF track     CENTER: American S-Gauge track     RIGHT: Gargraves 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. Switches, to be released very soon, are closed frog design and allow operation of all three wheel flanges, American Flyer®, Hi-Rail, and Scale. [Curve track: 12 pieces = full circle.)

#2119    Starter Set:  12 curves (19" rad.), 4 straights, & 1 pair of #2701 power feeds    $74.95
#2127    Starter Set:  12 curves (27" rad.), 4 straights, & 1 pair of #2701 power feeds    $84.95

#2110        10" Straight track                            $4.95 each
#2238        19" radius Curve track                    $4.95 each  (12 = circle)
#2254        27" radius Curve track                    $5.95 each  (12 = circle)
#2159        60" Flextrack                                 $28.95 (minimum order: 4 pcs)
#2160        60" Flextrack; 8 pc box                  $229
#2161        60" Flextrack; 32 pc case                $925
#2351        LH Turnout, Manual (27" radius)    $49.95
#2352        RH Turnout, Manual (27" radius)    $49.95
#2353        LH Turnout, Powered (27" radius)   $64.95
#2354        RH Turnout, Powered                     $64.95
#2501        Rail-Joiners (dozen)                        $4.95
#2601        Insulated Rail-Joiners (dozen)         $4.95
#2701        Wired Rail-Joiners for power (2)     $4.95
#2801        S-Track Nails (appr. 300)                $4.95
#2802        S-Track Spikes (7 oz.)                   $4.95
#2803        S-Track Screws (appr. 50)              $4.95

[We will be glad to quote you special pricing on a quantity order, for American S-Gauge trackage.] 

 

American Models track

American Models track is solid brass rail mounted on closely-spaced plastic ties. It is available in sectional form, as well as flextrack. Solid non-corrosive brass .148 rail in height with weathered finish. All curved track is 1/12 section of a circle. Turnout curve is equal to a 1/2 section of 27" radius track. Rail joiners are included with sectional track and turnouts. Despite having a much smaller and lower profile, AF and highrail trains will operate on AM track, and through their switches with no problem.  S-scale trains will also operate on AM track, but their turnouts require a slight modification to handle scale wheelsets.

Track from American Models

12" straight track, rigid; $3.75 per section
21" curve track, rigid; $3.75 per section
24" curve track, rigid; $3.75 per section
27" curve track, rigid; $4.75 per section
36" flextrack; $9.75 per section
Manual turnout with throw bar only, LH or RH: $29.95 each
Manual turnout with hand-throw, LH or RH: $34.95 each
Powered turnout with control, LH or RH: $44.95 each
Electric Uncoupler: $15.95
30-degree Crossing: $19.95
75-degree Crossing: $19.95
Rail joiners:  $3.50 / pkg (36)
Insulated Rail Joiners  $2.50 / pkg (10)
Track connectors, wired for power connection: $2.35 / pair
Bumpers:  $8.00 per pair

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

S-Helper Service track

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 are now available with more components to follow as the tooling is completed. The SHS 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 American Flyer® track. A Starter Track Set is offered with twelve 19" curved radius sections and four 10" straight sections and 2 feeder wires.  40" flex track is also available. 5" straight sections, track bumper sections, third-rail accessory track sections, and automatic uncoupler track sections are currently available.  A 90 degree crossing, a grade crossing, #6 frog switches and a signal system are in the design stages.
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.
End-of-track Bumper section.

$19.95 illuminated (brown bumper).

 $15.95 non-illuminated (yellow bumper).

Uncoupler track section. $19.95
Third-rail track section, for use with most American Flyer operating cars.  $21.95

S-Trax pricing:
     (1)     Starter set (twelve 19" curve sections and four 10" straight sections):  $69.95 
     (2)     40" flextrack; 6 per package: $47.95
    (3)     40" flextrack; 24 per package: $179.95
    (4)     #3 Turnouts, RH or LH:  $44.95 each (Manual);  $54.95 each (Powered)
    (5)     5" straight track; 6 per package; $24.95
    (6)    10" straight track; 6 per package: $29.95
    (7)    15" straight track; 6 per package: $39.95
    (8)    19" radius curve track; 6 per package; $29.95
    (9)     24" radius curve track; 6 per package; $37.95
    (10)   29" radius curve track; 6 per package; $36.95
    (11)    AF track conversion pins:  $4.95 per package (connect SHS track to AF track)
   (12)     Insulated rail joiners: $2.95 per package (12)
    (13)    Rail joiners for sectional track: $4.95 per package (12)
    (14)    Rail joiners for flextrack; $5.95 per package (36)

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

 

SWITCH  MACHINES

TORTOISE SLOW-MOTION SWITCH MACHINE (Circuitron Electronics);  [MSRP: $18.95];
 Our prices: $17.50 each;  3/$49.00;  6/$89.00;  12/$165.00
 
  • 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.

NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN----

 

Johnson Rubber Roadbed for use with original Gilbert AF track. Molded in black rubber, with wide ties like original, it contains cavities for insertion of the metal ties. IN STOCK for both 10" straight track, and 10" curve track, as well as 54" wide-radius curves:  $3.50 per section.
$150 per case of 50 pieces, any mix OK.

Original Gilbert AF rubber roadbed may also be available in limited quantities. Inquire.


Cork roadbed for S track. Particularly useful in combination with flextrack track, but can be used with any S scale track.. Measures 2-1/4" wide, 3/16" thick; 36" long sections. Beveled edges. Easily cut and bonded to benchwork.
15' --- $9.00
30' --- $16.00
75' --- $38.00
(+ shipping)
HOMABED:  Using roadbed will make your tracks look much more realistic than simply nailing them down to a plywood board. And using a roadbed product gives you an intermediate surface, usually somewhat softer than plywood, to fasten the track to. This helps you avoid breaking track parts with errant hammer blows, and also makes it easier to make changes at a later time by pulling up the track nails with pliers or cutting the glue bond between the roadbed and the track. HomaBed may be used with any type track, ready made or hand-laid.  It is quiet, accepts track nails and spikes easily and yet grips them tightly.  After it is laid and sealed with latex paint, it is extremely stable and does not buckle under changing humidity conditions. HomaBed contains NO Asbestos or Ureaformaldehyde. It is made from Homasote®, a common product used in home construction for soundproofing and floor underlayment.
   

Description

Price

S-4860M.

 

48' 50/50 Mixed 60° Bevel -- Normal configuration.
S / On3 Scale, 60° Top Width 1.815", Thickness 0.240", Minimum Radius 22"

$49.00

S-4860C

 

48' Curve 60° Bevel -- Normal configuration.
S / On3 Scale, 60° Top Width 1.815", Thickness 0.240", Minimum Radius 22"

$49.00

S-4860S

 

48' Straight 60° Bevel -- Normal configuration.
S / On3 Scale, 60° Top Width 1.815", Thickness 0.240", Minimum Radius 22"

$48.00

SHS-4845M

 

48' 50/50 Mixed 45° Bevel -- Mates with SHS S-Trax roadbed
S-Helper Service, 45° Top Width 1.85", Thickness 0.327"

$75.00

SHS-4845C

 

48' Curve 45° Bevel -- Mates with SHS S-Trax roadbed
S-Helper Service, 45° Top Width 1.85", Thickness 0.327"

$81.00

SHS-4845S

 

48' Straight 45°  Bevel -- Mates with SHS S-Trax roadbed
S-Helper Service, 45° Top Width 1.85", Thickness 0.327"

$67.00

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; $11.95
Kit No. 64-TJ-2.1 ... Tie jig, 22” tie spacing, single; $11.95

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; $18.95
Item No. 64-TJ-4.1 … No. 6 switch, 19” tie spacing, single; $18.95

 

BASSWOOD TIES IN S-SCALE

# 270: 8' Cross Ties (approx. 850/bag); $21.95
# 271: 8'-6" Cross Ties (approx. 850/bag); $21.95
# 272: 16' Switch Ties (approx. 500/bag); $26.95
# 282: 10' Bridge & Trestle Ties (approx. 500/bag); $26.95

Weathering Mix:  "Creosote", for staining ties.

$5.00 (8 oz bottle)

   

BALLAST

We carry Woodland Scenics track ballast material in large shaker-bottles (26 oz) for use with any trackwork 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, at $8.95 each.

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

We also have bulk bags of coarse ballast. Each bag contains approximately 10 cups of mixed-gray color material.
These bags are $18.00 per bag, plus shipping.

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