Model Railroading > HO Scale tie size

Just a quick question to check my math.
I want to cut up a large amount of ties, HO Scale.
would the correct size be 3/32 X 3/32?
Thanks

BNModeler Wrote:
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> Just a quick question to check my math.
> I want to cut up a large amount of ties, HO
> Scale.
> would the correct size be 3/32 X 3/32?
> Thanks

Tie sizes changed over time and they vary by type of track. What year are you modeling? Heavy-haul mainline, light mainline, branch, siding or yard?

Mark

Brand new mainline ties

According to my calipers 3/32" converts to 8" HO scale. That is a bit light for today's standards. Through the 1970s and well into the 2000s ties were 10x8 and 10x10 so you might want to go with 7/64 or 1/8.

Have you measured any commercial loose ties or plastic ties on flex track? The Central Valley switch kit or flex track kit ties were probably thoroughly researched.

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9" wide x 7" high is the common tie size these days.

kevink Wrote:
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> 9" wide x 7" high is the common tie size these
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This is correct.

ChrisCampi Wrote:
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add to that the length which was commonly 8 feet, later expanded to 9 feet.

warrenpweiss Wrote:
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Lots of 8'6" also. 10 at grade crossings using panels.

Chris