Track Work Basics, Rolling Stock Upgrades
& Essential Adhesives

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Atlas No. 500 HO C83
FLEX TRACK Brown Tie		 Atlas No. 178 HO C100
FLEX TRACK Black Tie		 Atlas No. 170 HO C100 & C83
Rail Joiners (48 per card)		 Atlas No. 552 HO
Plastic Joiners (24 per pkg)
The essential, code 83 Atlas Flex track, 3 feet long. Sold in units of 3 to a pack.

MSRP: $20.25 for 3

Code 100. Same quality, but less cost than code 83. Sold in units of 3 to a pack.

MSRP: $14.85 for 3

 Use on both C100 and C83 track. Nickel silver. 48 to a card

MSRP: $3.25 per card of 48

 C83. 24 per card.


MSRP: $1.95 per card of 36
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18.00/pk 16.00/pk 14.00/pk   12.75/pk 11.85/pk 10.35/pk   2.75/card 2.60/card 2.30/card   1.65/card 1.55/card 1.35/card  
Atlas No. 55 HO
Plastic Joiners (24 per pkg)		 Midwest
#3013 HO Cork Roadbed		 Woodland Scenics
#1474 Foam Trackbed Roll		 Woodland Scenics
#1461 Trackbed Strips
C100. 24 per card.


MSRP: $1.95 per card of 36

 3 foot sections in lots of 5 (15 feet).

MSRP: $7.95 per lot

 24 foot roll.

MSRP: $10.99 each roll

 Lot of SIX, 2 foot (24") sections (12 feet).

MSRP: $4.98 per lot of 6 sections
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1.65/card 1.55/card 1.35/card   6.75/lot 5.50/lot     9.35/roll 7.70/roll   4.20/lot 3.60/lot  
Circuitron Tortoise
# 800-6000 Switch Motor		 InterMountain 40055 HO
33" Metal Wheels		 InterMountain 40056 HO
36" Metal Wheels		 Kadee No. #5 Coupler
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MSRP: 19.95 each

 Insulated metal wheel set in lots of 10, 50 or 100.

MSRP: .79 per axle		 Insulated metal wheel set in lots of 10, 50 or 100.

MSRP: .79 per axle		 Medium length, centerset shank; centering spring but NO gear box (pocket) included. If you need the pocket, see Kadee #242 below. Sold in pairs.

MSRP: $1.29 pair (from 20 pair pkg)
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16.50 ea. 15.00 ea. 12.50 ea. 6.75/10 32.50/50 60.00/100 6.75/10 32.50/50 60.00/100 1.25/pair 1.10/pair  
Kadee #148 :"Whisker" Coupler Kadee No. 242 Universal Black Box BSI No. 103 Insta-Cure
2 oz Super Thin CA		 BSI No. 108 Insta-Cure+
2 oz Gap Filling CA
Same #5, but completely self-contained - just drop in. NO gear box (pocket) included. If you need the pocket, see Kadee #242 below. Sold in pairs.

MSRP: 1.59 pair (from 50 pair pkg)

 "Rail Modeler's Friend" makes quick work of assembling coupler and pocket. Insert a coupler as shown and snap on the lid. Done! (Coupler NOT included). Ten units (5 pair) to a package.

MSRP: 2.95 Pack of 10

 Water-thin viscosity. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...

MSRP: 8.99 per bottle

 Higher viscosity to bridge gaps. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...

MSRP: 8.99 per bottle
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1.55/pair 1.35/pair   2.75/pack 2.75/pack   6.75/btl 6.30/btl 5.40/btl 6.75/btl 6.30/btl 5.40/btl
BSI No. 113 Maxi-Cure
2 oz Extra Thick CA		 BSI No. 118 IC-2000
1 oz Black Rubber Toughened CA		 BSI No. 119 Insta-Flex
1 oz Flexible Thin CA		 BSI No. 120 Insta-Flex+
1 oz Clear Rubber Toughened CA
Best for most plastics models. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...

MSRP: 9.99 per bottle

 BLACK rubber-toughened to form superior shock resistant bonds on non-porous surfaces. (For clear, see #120 Insta-Flex+). We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...
 

MSRP: 7.99 per bottle

 Flexible AND thin. Ideal for many applications, including the installation of CA hinges. When cured, does not turn brittle and remains clear. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...

MSRP: 5.99 per bottle

 CLEAR rubber toughened similar to black IC-2000™ but can be used in applications where you do not want the adhesive to be seen. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...
 

MSRP: 5.99 per bottle
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7.50/btl 7.00/btl 6.00/btl 6.00/btl 5.60/btl 4.80/btl 4.50/btl 4.20/btl 3.60/btl 4.50/btl 4.20/btl 3.60/btl
BSI No. 122 Super-Gold
1 oz Thin Odorless Foam Safe		 BSI No. 127 Super-Gold+
1 oz Gap Filling odorless Foam Safe		 BSI No. 161 Un-Cure
1 oz. CA Debonder		 BSI No. 201 Quick-Cure
4.5 oz 5 min epoxy kit
Odorless version of INSTA-CURE. Non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond. No irritating fumes. Will NOT attack white foam. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...

MSRP: 12.99 per bottle

 Odorless and non-frosting, set in only 2 or 3 seconds longer than INSTA-CURE. No irritating fumes, does NOT attack white foam. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...

 

MSRP: 12.99 per bottle

 Flexible AND thin. Ideal for many applications, including the installation of CA hinges. When cured, does not turn brittle and remains clear. We include a replacement top and cap with each bottle at no charge. More...


MSRP: 2.99 per bottle

 Cures to a slightly flexible consistency, allowing a lasting bond in areas of high vibration or stress. DO NOT use in areas that are subject to long-term immersion in water. Handle in 15 minutes. Full strength in 1 hour. More...
 

MSRP: 7.99 per kit
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9.75/btl 9.10/btl 7.80/btl 9.75/btl 9.10/btl 7.80/btl 2.25/btl 2.10/btl 1.80/btl 6.00/kit 5.60/kit 4.80/kit
BSI No. 203 Mid-Cure
4.5 oz 15 min epoxy kit		 BSI No. 205 Slow-Cure
4.5 oz 30 min epoxy		 BSI No. 209 Finish-Cure
4.5 oz 20 min epoxy		 BSI No. 301 Extender Tips for CA
Regular
Use in larger areas where more working time is needed. More water resistant than QUIK-CURE™ in most applications. The most flexible epoxy, ideal for gluing to fiberglass surfaces. Handle in 45 minutes. Full strength in 2 hours. More...
 

MSRP: 7.99 per kit

 Best for reinforcing fillets on joints. Highest strength of BSI epoxies. Waterproof and more heat resistant. Handle in 8 hours. Full strength in 24 hours. More...
 

MSRP: 7.99 per kit

 Low odor substitute for polyester resins, can be used for applying fiberglass cloth to wood or by itself to give wood a surface ready for primer and paint. Easiest to sand of all BSI epoxies. Drying time varies with temperature. More...

MSRP: 7.99 per kit

 Slip over standard bottle top. Can be used with all thicknesses of CA except IC-Gel. The flexible tip can be cut to the length and/or inside diameter that is needed for a particular application.
 

MSRP: .33 each tip
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6.00/kit 5.60/kit 4.80/kit 6.00/kit 5.60/kit 4.80/kit 6.00/kit 5.60/kit 4.80/kit .25/tip .23/tip .20/tip
BSI No. 302 Extender Tips for CA
Extra Fine		 BSI No. 303 Extender Tips for CA
Extra Long		 BSI No. 312 Extra Tops
for 1/2, 1 & 2 oz bottles		 BSI No. 313 Extra Caps in assorted
colors for 1/2, 1 & 2 Oz bottles
Slip over the standard bottle top. Allows precise application of BSI's thinnest CAs (Insta-Cure, Insta-Flex and Super-Gold) to be applied a drop at a time.

 

MSRP: .33 each tip

 Slip over standard bottle top. Rigid tip with extended length to gets thin and gap filling CA into hard to reach areas. They are very resistant to clogging and can be cleaned by soaking in acetone.


 

MSRP: .33 per tip

 Avoid the drudgery of attempting to ream out clogged nozzles, and expense of replacing CA before you've used it up. Order several for quick replacement and return to work. (Note: When you order CA glue in bottles, we include one of these at no additional charge.)
 

MSRP: .49 per top

 Specify color choice if you have one. Like the tops, the caps, too become so clogged that a proper seal on the top is impossible, and product will tend to dry in the bottle.
(Note: When you order CA glue in bottles, we include one of these at no additional charge.)
 

MSRP: .20 each cap
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.25/tip .23/tip .20/tip .25/tip .23/tip .20/tip .37/top .34/top .39/top .15 .14 .12  
     

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