TRACK modelling remains one of the biggest challenges for the D&E modeller when it comes to representing modern track work in one of the closer-to-scale gauges such as ‘EM’ and ‘P4’. ‘OO’ gauge modellers have the Peco Streamline track system at their disposal with the choice of Code 100 or the smaller Code 75 rail, although the turnouts are of fixed geometry which can limit one’s creativity in track design.
Layouts with a theme older than the 1970s can extensively utilise bullhead rail track to Code 75 as produced by a number of manufacturers including C&L Finescale (www.clfinescale.co.uk) and Marcway SMP (www.marcway.net/smp.php), which is available in ‘OO’, ‘EM’ and ‘P4’ gauges. Both ranges require the modeller to construct their own turnouts and crossings using copper-clad sleeper strip or turnout kits composed of plastic components when working in the closer-to-scale gauges. Peco (peco-uk.com) is gradually developing an off-the-shelf bullhead rail track including a range of crossings and turnouts which will be of assistance to the ‘OO’ gauge modeller.
The EM Gauge Society is in the process
