Hi. These are quite old. Been replaced by the SL-E86. Can anyone confirm if the SL E86X is code 100 rail, and that it is 'identical' to an SL-E86? Thanks.
Yes - I think it's quite old and the Google failure led me to ask the question. It's a second hand 'unused in box" sale by someone. Having now read the other thread on this forum about a curved point I suspect the closer tolerances of todays rtr stock may not like it so I'll pass and get a new one. Not as if it's going to break the bank .
Good point (excuse the pun ). I was after an 'overnight' answer, and having now thought about it saving two or three pounds by buying secondhand just isnt worth it in terms of possible disruption to running so I'm going to stick with new. I've got enough surplus to get on with track laying and with summer approaching opportunities for working on the layout are becoming less and less. Which reminds me I need to update the SJ thread. Cheers Drc
It's listed for sale here - https://www.jwmodelrailways.com/product-page/sl-e86x-electrofrog-right-hand-curved-turnout Described as "universal" so that means code 100.
So what you have is a point that peco made to be able to run the older style large / wide flanges that were found on older Hornby or European models basically so modellers could upgrade to modern style peco track , they were ok if all your stock was fitted with the larger flanges, these were the type that would ride up on the frog and check rail section of normal peco code 100 points, however if introduce modern models or more to scale wheels/ flange combination and they won’t be guided through the frog section by the check rail due to this extra clearance. Unfortunately not a successful introduction as it wasn’t made clear and a lot of people purchased them due to the universal term used, then had running issues trains derailed and it was blamed on the “peco” track not that the wrong track had be selected. See the screen shots with the areas circled and compare to a modern or non universal peco point, The spacing at the flange ways are the issues (more scale) flanges will not be guided clear of the frog tip and May climb it = derail
I have had similar issues with an old discontinued peco curved point. The gap in the frog is quite large, and the gap is quite deep of course for finer scale wheels. Depending on the design of the loco or the bogie, that wheel drops into the frog, it can derail when it comes back up. The length of the gap also produces issues. Agree, it is not worth saving a few dollars for continued pain with running. Cheers Tony
Many thanks. In view of the comments ref flanges and clearances I'm going to stick with new, but having had a quick look at the suppliers web site I've bookmarked their page - some good products at very reasonable prices.
