Knowledgebase - Page 3

Will the tie height of QuickSticks match my brand of flextrack?

Most of our QuickSticks will match popular RTR track. One exception is N scale Atlas Code 80 flex track, the ties used on this brand are twice the thickness of our N scale QuickSticks. We can produce N scale QuickSticks from thicker material on request. If you are unsure that your brand of flex track ... Read more

Will turnout controls such as ground throws or switch machines affect the function of the Hex Frog Juicer?

No. The Frog Juicer works independently from the turnout control. The only electrical connection to the frog should be from the Frog Juicer.

Will your Tie Templates match commercial trackwork?

Possibly. Fast Tracks Track Templates have been designed to match the tie placements produced with the Fast Tracks fixtures and will probably not match the tie patterns of commercial turnouts. The location of the rails will probably match commercial turnouts providing they are made to NMRA standards. The centerlines will be the same. To accurately ... Read more

Won't PC Board Ties be obvious?

No. With proper treatment, PC Board Ties can be made virtually invisible and indistinguishable from wood ties.

Won't the copper delaminate from the fiberglass board?

Not under normal circumstances. When used as shown in our documentation, there are no issues with delamination. Excessive heat and extended dwell time can weaken the adhesive used to laminate the copper to the fiberglass board.