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shaygetz
06-10-2011, 07:10 PM
...based on my HO scale Masonite pad ones found here >>> http://misterbobsmodelworksemporium.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-track-clean-on-your-christmas.html

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff514/3shaygetz/track1.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff514/3shaygetz/track2.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff514/3shaygetz/track3.jpg

I never pursued it before because of the weight ratio to HO...while N may be about half the size, it is about a fifth of the weight. It works quite well, having picked up a serious load of crud in 25 laps and clears all my above board Atlas switch machines. While the lines appear off-center, it actually relates to my predominately left turn oriented track plan, much like NASCAR. Being so small, it has to be quite precise or it will not work.

If you can't find Masonite, I've got a few spares, drop me a PM.

Batfink
06-10-2011, 08:16 PM
Yep an oldie but a goodie.
I have one running around on my small n gauge layout, works well.