Ready-to-run S7 flexi-track
Good News...
Just occasionally at times of difficulty and generally bad news, some good news comes along as a nice surprise. Today I have some good news for ScaleSeven modellers and anyone who is considering the merits and otherwise of S7. The ScaleSeven Group is introducing the availability of ready-to-run flexi-track to 33mm gauge to ease and speed up the production of S7 layouts. The track will be available for purchase in 2-bolt and 3-bolt bullhead form in plastic sleepers suitable for both indoor and outdoor use in 500mm and 1 metre lengths at competitive prices. On tests the track has been satisfactorily curved down to 5 feet radius with no additional gauge widening. This track is only available to ScaleSeven Group members and is available exclusively through the ScaleSeven Stores. So, if you want to purchase it, you will need to become an S7 member (cost £25 per year).
We will have samples of the new track on display on the Masterpiece Models stand at KETTERING on Saturday. You can also see samples on the ScaleSeven Group Stand.
This development will hopefully encourage model railway enthusiasts to look more seriously at the merits of S7 standards which are a small further step towards the goal of perfection. I have been actively involved in this project, and after many years of hard work, it is good to see its fruition. The track bases are currently in production and we hope to have them available in the Stores by May 2025.
John Borkowski