Blog
12 June 2024
Empire Trackworks continues to operate on Facebook on a "by word of mouth" campaign. We thank everyone for helping to spread the news and sharing
their positive comments about our products.
We are in the process of increasing our presence in the modeling community by developing advertisements with several of the main model railroad
magazines; hard copy and online.
1 June 2024
Empire Trackworks recently attended the O Scale West on 24-26 May 2024 (see photo). Many folks stopped by to inquire about Empire
Trackworks and the products we offer. I was amazed by the number of requests for "custom" trackwork. The compliments from the attendees
affirmed Empire Trackworks is heading in the direction of success. Other vendors reached out to welcome Empire Trackworks and praised our
efforts to support the hobby.
Empire Trackworks will be attending the National Association of S Gaugers (NASG) convention in July 2024 and the National Narrow Gauge
Convention (NNGC) in September 2024.
Sn3 symposium is on the agenda to attend next year.
15 May 2024
S-scale code 100 #4 turnouts added to the products available.
5 May 2024
With the successful R&D of the RTDI V2 conventional stub turnout, we now offer RTDI (V2) curved stub turnouts. Until the SKUs are updated on the website, contact us by e-mail for product availability.
2 May 2024
Empire Trackworks will be attending the O Scale West 24-26 May 2024. Stop by to view the products available.
15 April 2024
The design of the Ready To Drop In (RTDI) stub turnout (V2) has been built, tested, and approved for sales. The spline holding the two halves of the stub turnout in orientation will ensure consistency in the moving rails accurate alignment. After ballast is applied, the spline becomes hidden. Version 2 of the RTDI stub turnout utilizes a PCB material to hold the stub turnout in alignment which includes hidden electrical connections between the two halves, simplifying installation and enhanced train performance. All future RTDI stub turnouts will follow V2's manufacturing platform.
15 March 2024
Empire Trackworks is considering an additional product line to include S-scale hi-rail.
1 March 2024
The design of the stub turnout (V1) as a Ready To Drop In (RTDI) has been built, tested and approved for sales. The spline holding the two halves of the stub turnout in orientation will ensure consistency in the moving rails accurate alignment. After ballast is applied, the spline becomes hidden. Version 2 of the RTDI stub turnout is in the design phase which includes hidden electrical connections between the two halves while maintaining rail orientation, simplifying installation and enhanced train performance.
15 January 2024
Empire Trackworks will be attending the 2024 44th National Narrow Gauge Convention (NNGC) as a vendor and to present a clinic: "Hand Laying Better Track and Switches - Hints & Tips". Where's Waldo? Search the vendor halls to find Empire Trackworks' table, view the product line and ask questions.