Calling all traction fans...

[TinGoat]

The following was posted on
The O Scale Traction Yahoo Group...

I have just put up a new WEB page with a video clip that shows two unpowered Proto:87 cars running around 8" radius Proto:87 street track at about 75 mph without any track holding problems in either forward or reverse.

http://www.proto87stores.com/p87stores/movie1.htm

This first version has a very large video file, so is not suitable for viewing via a dial-up connection unless you can afford to wait for the clip to fully download. (about 30 - 90 minutes) . You can however immediately view the remainder of the page and a static picture to get a good idea of what is going on.

If you have a broad band connection, you should of course get the whole movie in just a few minutes.

This movie just about demolishes any possible doubts about Proto:87 track holding issues, both for trains and streetcars. In fact it almost makes it look suitable as a better standard for normal HO, OO and even Toy Trains!

Enjoy!

Andy

The rest of the Proto 87 Store website is worth checking out too....

Especially the PRECISION STRASSENBAHN SYSTEMS STUFF!!!! And the TRACTION SPECIAL ITEMS!!!

 

[interurban]

Thanks a bunch Ron what a wealth of info!!!!!!!!
It`a whole new world "Traction " is the name. :thumb:

 

[jetrock]

I am curious about this product but it raises some questions:

First of all, where are the switches?

Second, aside from being a little lower in profile, how is this product superior to Orr girder rail, which is available from www.customtraxx.com?

It's interesting but it seems very tied in to Proto:87...