more pix...

Four-track layout

...using the usual system of slow trains on the left, faster ones on the inside track
a small hill with tunnels...

a better job...

...of the diamond crossing... after getting a dremel type set

tomy diamond crossing

homemade, but it works OK. A nice set of Dremel mini-drill cutters etc. would make it easy and much neater.

older sets by Tomy......

still on sale in Thailand...

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/fan/tomipla/tettei_p/02_09_pte/index.htm



http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/fan/tomipla/tettei_p/03_03_pte/index.htm




http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/fan/tomipla/tettei_p/03_03_pte/index.htm

Tomy D51

The D51 steam and sound train

Tomy DD14

The snow blower DD14 set

make your own track.....

For the adult enthusiasts...

1 & 2 getting it straight...

3 hit with a mallet...

4 the result

5 keeping it in place...

6 staple gun

7 & 8 the result

9 an earlier try with twin track

11 a diamond crossing

12 lots of bits... cut up curves half and full straights

13 joined up

10 this was a rail sold to make a rise to a higher level for the monorail train and was intended to be used on its side... but I thought it looked useful and got a pack of four. They are as long as the sloping rails, but unfortunately are no longer on sale as the monorail system was obviously not popular enough. You can make your own though!

Sometimes the quarter size rails are too short and the half size too long... make your own! Make your own adapter connectors of any size and length, straight or curved.

I think that although it looks nice watching a train go down a long straight section, especially if it is a long train, it looks even better if there is a slight wiggle in the track, like an 'S' curve.... so make your own and enhance the view.... especially good for those who like to make video clips and send them to youtube for others to watch!

click on the photo for a larger one...