Curved platform fencing

[James-1249667]

Has anyone come across fencing for Hornby curved platforms?

Many thanks

[Brew Man]

I would think most plastic or card fencing would be flexible enough to be curved and fitted to the back side of the platform platform with little effort.

[Ruffnut Thorston]

The Hornby (Not Scaledale) clip together platforms date back to the 1962 release of Super 4 track.

The cream, later grey, platform walls made then, and until they were replaced by the current fencing, were only available as a straight length, the same length as the R.460 straight platform section.

The curved platform sections were discontinued for a time, and were not being made when the new fencing was introduced, along with the third series of station buildings.

This fencing was made in four types.

Straight, the same length as the R.460.

Curved Ramp Left hand.

Curved Ramp Right hand.

Both to fit the Platform Ramp R.464, with curved sides.

A section to fit the new R.507 station access steps section.

Unfortunately, when the curved platform sections were reintroduced, no fencing section was made to fit them.

It could be possible to modify the straight sections by cutting sections out of the base, to allow the fence to be curved to fit. Not too easy though.

[Potterton]

As well as cutting sections out as Ruffnut suggests, (I would suggest small triangular sections cut from the base section which clips onto the platform), soak them in , (very), hot water to soften the plastic and bend them to the desired shape. Fix to the platform sections whilst still hot. It works. Just don't scald yourself!

[Will Hay]

Hairdryer.

[10 Class]

Yes, i bought some today, in Australia.

Hornby R513 "Platform Fencing", has 6 x straight and 2 x curved fencing panels. (Flexible.)

AUD $32.00.

Good luck.

Cheers

[Going Spare]

As mentioned by RT, the curved fencing is intended for use on the platform ramps rather than curved platforms because the fencing is moulded so that its uprights stay vertical while dropping down the ramp; if used on level platforms, the uprights in the fencing will be at an angle.

[10 Class]

As mentioned by RT, the curved fencing is intended for use on the platform ramps rather than curved platforms because the fencing is moulded so that its uprights stay vertical while dropping down the ramp; if used on level platforms, the uprights in the fencing will be at an angle.

 

 

Yes, you are absolutely correct. I didn't notice the flexible sections were for the ramps. Why do Hornby do these things?

Thanks for your help.