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Model Train in Clear Plastic Tube
Cathy is working on an interesting concept and asks readers for suggestions:
“I’m trying to run an HO (or bigger) train through a sealed clear plastic tube (or other clear material). The tube would go under water for a short distance then come out and go around a lay out. The water would be in a small elevated pool at the bottom of a water feature, still in the making. A lot to accomplish but have had this idea for years and now I’m trying to put my two loves together-water and trains. Do you have any suggestions or could you refer me to someone who can?”
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yes it would work . would put bridge track with inside gard rail thru it. have worked on some if you use plexiglass can be bent with heat buy useing large metel pipe for form yyou could form a u shaped tunnel that would be clear see thru but bont know how to heat it what temp
Check out this site. They have plastic flex tubing that is up to 3 inches. This would work for an HO scale.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=34109&gclid=CKyrtp_x-bQCFSWoPAod9mYA2w
Plan for the fact that some time, some where along the run, the train is going to derail, and you will have to have a way to pull it out.