Prawn Designs Logo


Board Game Accessories - Prototype Model Trains - Custom Cutting and Engraving

Prototype Model Trains

Buildings

Train Electronics

Free-mo Fitter Rail Tool

Free-mo Track Height Tool

Leg Pockets

Optical Detector Mount

Rail Joint Bars

Rolling Stock Weight Ruler

Switch Machine Mount

Throttle Holders

Throttle Jack Faceplate

Throttle Jack Router Template

Tie Strips

Train Car Box

Track Laying Guides

Track Spacing Tool

Tray, Stacking Organizer

Zephyr Mounting Shelf

Custom Cutting


Price List

Information, Tips, Tricks and FAQ

About Prawn Designs


Filler Ties

Often when joining two pieces of Flex Track or Flex track to a turnout there is a gap in the ties. This is where Filler Ties come to the rescue. Select the correct number of ties to fil the gap and slip them under the rail. Glue them down, paint and weather them and the gap is filled.

Prawn Designs offers a number of different version of the ties strips, because the tie spacing is not identical on all brands of flex track. They are very close, the tie spacing is just a little different.

Tie Strip Dimensions

The ties and tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood. Each tie strip is 15 ties connected togehter to maintain the perfect spacing to match the flex track. The connectors between the ties are scored on every other side, this makes it easy to remove the connector so you can flex the ties to match your curve. They come in raw wood ready for you to stain or paint.

The Tie Strips show with Flex Track

Atlas Code 100

Designed to match the tie size and spacing on Atlas Code 100 Flex Track.

Tie Strip and Track

Atlas Code 83

Desinged to match the tie size and spacing on Atlas Code 83 Flex Track.

Tie Strip and Track

The tie spacing on Micro Engineering and Peco Flex Track are almost identical, so there is one tie spacing desing used with both brands. Below the strip is show with each brand of flex track.

Micro Engineering Code 83

Designed to match the tie size and spacing on Micro Engineering Code 83 Flex Track.

Tie Strip and Track

Peco Code 83

Desinged to match the tie size and spacing on Peco Code 83 Flex Track.

Tie Strip and Track

Walthers Code 83

Designed to match the tie size and spacing on Walthers Code 83 Flex Track. This is the New Walther track release in late 2020 early 2021.

Tie Strip and Track

 

Using the Tie Strips on a Curve

Cuting

The joint between every other tie, alternating sides, is scored for easy removal with a hobby knife.

Tie Strip Tie Strip

Flexing

Once the joints between ever other tie, alternating sides, is removed, the tie stip can flex to meet your needs.

Tie Strip Flexed



Ordering

To place an order send an email to orders@prawndesigns.com . Include a list of what you want to order (Part Number and Description) and your shipping address. We will get back to you with an estimate of when we will have your order is ready to ship and shipping costs.

Some items are available in the Prawn Designs Etsy Store.

Please read the Laser Cutting and Engraving FAQ page for details on laser cutting and engraving side effects.



Part Number Title and Description Price Image

PD-21063

Tie Strips Code 83 Atlas Flex

Desinged to match the tie size and spacing on Atlas Code 83 Flex Track.

Each strip has 15 connected ties. Includes 4 tie strips. The tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood.

$10.00

PD-21064

Tie Strips Code 83 ME/Peco Flex

Designed to match the tie size and spacing on Micro Engineering or Peco Code 83 Flex Track. The tie spacing on Micro Engineering and Peco Flex Track are almost identical, so there is one tie spacing desing used with both brands.

Each strip has 15 connected ties. Includes 4 tie strips. The tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood.

$10.00

PD-21065

Tie Strips Code 83 Walthers Flex

Designed to match the tie size and spacing on Walthers Code 83 Flex Track. This is the New Walther track release in late 2020 early 2021.

Each strip has 15 connected ties. Includes 4 tie strips. The tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood.

$10.00

PD-21066

Tie Strips Code 100 Atlas Flex

Designed to match the tie size and spacing on Atlas Code 100 Flex Track.

Each strip has 15 connected ties. Includes 4 tie strips. The tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood.

$10.00

PD-21067

Ties Individual Code 83

120 Ties. The ties and tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood.

$10.00

PD-21068

Ties Individual Code 100

120 Ties. The ties and tie strips are laser cut from 1/16" (1.5mm) Baltic Birch Plywood.

$10.00