All of the builders seem to build four lanes and up. I dont have the room for four lanes, I am considering buying a track like the Max Trax or Bowmans. I want a high quality two lane 11'x 4.5 ' to run magnet cars. but can't find a builder. Any tips?? Thanks guys. mj

No one makes 2 laners that I know of unless they are simply making it for themselves. It takes quite a bit of time and effort to make these so I think most of the manufacturers feel if they are going to the trouble, they will make them a 4 laner.

As for your layout size.... that is plenty of room for 4 lanes, my track is 4.5 x 12.5 and it holds 4 lanes perfectly, I don't know that the extra foot would make too much of a difference. I wanted a 14 footer, but only had room for 12.5 and I am really happy with mine.

I built a four laner on a 7.5' x 5.5' table. Probably the key to getting 4 lanes is having enough width. Length can give you longer straights, but it is the width that gives you the room to make each turn 6" wide.

I Gotta get the camera hooked up and take a picture.

Joe

The two main reasons i want to do two lanes is 1-i rarely have more then one or two people over racing and 2-i can build a track with more lane footage in two lanes. 3-And i want room to landscape...... thats three. 11.5x 4.5 is the limit i can do in my livingroom with out taking out a wall. My landlord thinks the track is cool....... taking out walls is out! mj

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Marty nice track. I've seen it on this board before. I was thinking of buying a "Bowman Championship" type track. I built a 2 lane Tomy version. Could i ask what it cost for just the layout on the table? Did it come wired?? mj

I've built a 2 lane test track, if you've got time and two hands, you can visit my site and try for yourself:

http://routedtrack.hobby-site.com/

Cheers!!

Richard

MJ, drop me a line and i'll give you teh specifics if you like.

Marty

'city, if you contact Wizzard HO they would likely build you one since they will build to order based on drawings. Personally, if I was in a rental situation and wanted a nice 2-laner I'd stick with plastic sectional track like Tomy for now and wait until sometime down the road when you have a basement or other space to lay out the major coin for a custom routed track. If you take some care with the sound deadening, joint fitments, and borders on a Tomy based layout I think you'll be very satisfied with the performance and end result.

The two main reasons i want to do two lanes is 1-i rarely have more then one or two people over racing and 2-i can build a track with more lane footage in two lanes. mj

Always remember that putting in only one crossover per pair of lanes will turn a four laner into a two laner.

Joe

'if I was in a rental situation and wanted a nice 2-laner I'd stick with plastic sectional track like Tomy .
I agree, I have a nice Tomy based 2 laner now, and i like it alot. I would give it 95 for asthetics and 75/80 for smoothness etc. But i want to research a continuous rail. If i can get more within a price point i can afford i want to consider it.
I live in San Francisco probably the toughest rental market in the US (along with NYC). I am blessed with a rent control apartment. Along with major construction.......... moving is not an option. I'd pay double for less!! I spent Christmas at my sisters' in Atlanta, I almost cried looking at her basement (huge) Maybe i'll move to the south or the midwest......... mj

Did Brad Bowman stop making 2 rail tracks? One example is posted here:

http://slotcarillustrated.com/portal/forums/showpost.php?p=177112&postcount=155

That track actually looks to be close to the space you have. I would think if you want to pay, anything can be built.

Dominic

Thats what im talking about. It isn't C/R, it is sectional but really sweet!! thx mj

When Brad's site comes back up in a couple of days you will get to see his latest - and it's two lanes -
www.bradstracks.com