End Tie Plate N Scale

BNM Hobbies Free-mo End Tie Plate N Scale or ETPn. (1 Piece)

These PCB parts were machined exclusively for us!

The parts create the standard Free-mo N butt joint, used at any module end currently interfacing to another Free-mo module. They can also be used for inter-module connections over a 90 degree connection, and with careful planning, even over an angled inter-module connection.

Please note that these boards are designed to work with many different manufacturers of Flex Track, all of which have different tie thicknesses. As such and by design, these PCB ETPn Tie Plates, most likely will need to be shimmed in order to get the ties of the ETPn as close as possible to the bottom of the rail before soldering. The shims will create a smooth level transition. I plan on offering shim kits that will provide various thicknesses of styrene material, laser cut to the dimensions of the ETPn, for use with shimming the tie plate up to the bottom of the rail in order to keep the rails level with the ties on the flex track. It's simple enough to cut your own from styrene sheet, however, please contact me if you have any interest in the shim kits that I plan on offering.

This product qualifies for a discount of 10% if you purchase 10 or more; 15% if you purchase 30 or more and for quantities in excess of 50 pieces I can offer a 20 % discount. Discount will be applied at checkout time. This product isn't eligible for Group Discounts or Sales Coupons.

A note on Shipping, Tie Plate only orders will be shipped in a USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box, which includes up to $50.00 worth of insurance in the base price. Any excess shipping charges above the base price may be used for additional insurance to cover the entire tie plate order if it exceeds $50 in value. Any left over shipping charges above the base USPS Small Flat Rate box charge and any additional insurance if applicable, will be refunded the day of shipment.

Product picture demonstrates how two ETPn's are used together to create the uniform tie spacing across the module gap. This part number is sold as a single item, not in pairs. Image also shows piece of Atlas N Scale Code 55 track on tie plate.

For detailed information on how the tie plates are used, installed, etc... See: New England Free-mo Loop Build on Railroad-Line Forum While this is an HO Scale Build, the N Scale Build would work in the same manner.

For more information on Free-mo N, the associated standards and links to regional Free-mo N groups in your area, please visit www.free-moN.Net for Free-moN.