O Scale	Wargaming	Architectural	Narrow Gauge	Tools+

Rolling Road Rundown

GREG SPEARS takes us through Rolling Roads; what is available now, and what has been available in the past.

First up is the all-singing, all dancing Roco SmartRail, probably the most sophisticated road we have seen to date. This unit is controlled by the Z21 digital control system, and the locomotive sits on two rotating conductive bands. Infra-red sensors at each end control the speed of the bands, making sure that the locomotive doesn't crash! This is definately a digital show-stopper, but probably more akin to to an office toy than for running in locos.

A bit dull but good value is the Hornby R8211 Rolling Road for OO/HO Scales.

Next up we have the smallest scale but equally useful Z Scale road from Marklin. When the loco is that small, keeping it still is the only way to go. This road is available with either four or eight rollers, depending on the length of your locos.

Last, and by no means least, from our friends in Australia we have the immensely popular and bestselling DCC Concepts Rolling Road. This multi-gauge set will run anything from N Scale up to OO, including everything inbetween like TT Scale and the various Narrow Gauges. It's innovative design means that all you need is a straight piece of track to set the rollers onto, and it will run off of your existing control unit. Both Active and Passive sets are available, the active rollers go under the driven wheels and the passive rollers support the undriven wheels. A twelve-pack of rollers is also available for really looong locomotives.

The Past

Some of you may remember this unit, no longer in production but highly collectable is our model LT (Loco Tester).

It did have a small revival a few years back as a promotional unit for the DCC Concept Road though!

Shown above is the ultra-rare Gaugemaster Controller counter display unit which was made for model shops, not sure if many of these exist out there on any shop counters, and even our own one is sadly missing its brass buffer rods!

So you might be wondering how the original started, well let’s just say it had a lot to do with the needle bearings from a Renault 5 drive shaft...

Greg is our Head Technician here at Gaugemaster, and knows our controllers inside and out. Mainly because he designed both the inside and outside...

We are always looking to make improvements to our website to try and improve the quality of your visit.  We would welcome your feedback and suggestions, so please do not hesitate to e-mail our webmaster with your comments.  Alternatively call us on 01903 884488.

Home  Cookies  Privacy Statement  Terms & Conditions  Site Map  Site Guide
WEEE Regulations  Glossary  Careers & Jobs

Tel –  +44 (0) 1903 884488  Fax –  +44 (0) 1903 884377  E-Mail us –  click here

Gaugemaster.com is a trading name of Gaugemaster Controls Ltd.
Registered in England No. 2714470, Registered office:
Gaugemaster House, Ford Road
Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BN, United Kingdom

VAT Reg. No. 587 8089 71

Copyright © 2003-2014 Gaugemaster Controls Ltd. All Rights Reserved.