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In case some didn't know, www.hrtrains.com out of Florida sells code 332 Stainless steel rail and judging from the prices is actually cheaper than Aristo track on sale.
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Aristocraft 8ft flex track (Rail only): (ridgeroadstation.com pricing)
$5.63/ft - SS rail - regular price 12 rail tube (I understand 24 rail tubes may no longer be made?)
$4.51/ft - SS rail - (times 80 percent to reflect buy 4, 1 free sale)
HRtrains.com
$4.24/ft - SS rail - 10ft rail sections regular price.
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I understand that HRtrains offers to sell split-jaw clamps with their track so the profile should be very close to the Aristo.
The only issue is the tie sections as the Aristo ties are cheaper, so the way to go I think would be to utilize the HRtrain rail with Aristo ties.
I just placed an order for two 12in sections of rail from HRtrains to evaluate it's use in the Aristo ties. I'll post back and share my findings with everyone when I find out the results. At this point I own enough extra track that I won't be in the market for a long time if ever again, but I wanted to offer some help to the new folks or those planning on expanding their layouts in this new era of insane track prices. Looks like we do have other options...
More soon.
Raymond
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Aristocraft 8ft flex track (Rail only): (ridgeroadstation.com pricing)
$5.63/ft - SS rail - regular price 12 rail tube (I understand 24 rail tubes may no longer be made?)
$4.51/ft - SS rail - (times 80 percent to reflect buy 4, 1 free sale)
HRtrains.com
$4.24/ft - SS rail - 10ft rail sections regular price.
*******************************************
I understand that HRtrains offers to sell split-jaw clamps with their track so the profile should be very close to the Aristo.
The only issue is the tie sections as the Aristo ties are cheaper, so the way to go I think would be to utilize the HRtrain rail with Aristo ties.
I just placed an order for two 12in sections of rail from HRtrains to evaluate it's use in the Aristo ties. I'll post back and share my findings with everyone when I find out the results. At this point I own enough extra track that I won't be in the market for a long time if ever again, but I wanted to offer some help to the new folks or those planning on expanding their layouts in this new era of insane track prices. Looks like we do have other options...
More soon.
Raymond