The Fastrack transition piece allows the use of the traditional tubular track to be used with Lionel’s Fastrack system. This provides for flexibility and continued use of the traditional track. It allows the old track to be compatible with the new saving lots of road bed.

Will old Lionel trains run on FasTrack?

A: Lionel prewar O gauge will run just fine on FasTrack. Lionel’s prewar Standard Gauge is too large. If you are operating Standard Gauge trains, MTH Trains has a FasTrack look alike in Standard Gauge.

Will post war Lionel run on fast track?

Basically yes. And it will run on many other types of three-rail O-gauge track, too. However, you just don’t know until you try if you might have problems. I have a lot of three rail and it runs on old pre-war Marx and Lionel track, postwar O027, Fastrack, and m present Atlas.

Can you run two Lionel trains on the same track?

Big and rugged, Lionel’s big G-Gauge trains are designed for little hands. You can even build a larger layout and run multiple trains on the same track. The simple yet reliable design fosters creativity and rewards imaginative young “empire builders” with an endless variety of new layouts to build and enjoy.

How do you power a Lionel fast track?

Attach the FasTrack Terminal Section wires to your transformer to supply power to the track. Connect the red wire to the Power/A terminal on your transformer. Connect the black wire to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your transformer.

Can you mix Lionel Fastrack with older types of Lionel track?

Yes, you can mix Lionel Fastrack with older types of Lionel track. There are advantages to this, especially if you have a bunch of the older track. Not everyone can afford to just throw away their old track and replace it all at once. Also, in some cases there are curved sections or switches that Lionel never made as Fastrack.

What is the Fastrack transition piece used for?

This can allow you to make a layout that wouldn’t otherwise fit in your available space. The Lionel Fastrack transition piece has pins for traditional Lionel tububar O31 track, so you can use those two track types together. That adapter also allows Fastrack to work with other O31-compatible track types, like Supersnap track.

What are the different sizes of Lionel straighteners?

Lionel also makes a 30 inch straight (#12042), which helps when building large layouts and long straightaways. Three ‘fitter’ sizes are available–4 1/2 inch (#12025), 1 3/4 inch (#12026), and 1 3/8 inch (#12073 and #12074).

What is the difference between O48 and Fastrack?

O48 uses 30-degree angles. Since nearly all layouts require the train to make a circle in order to form a continuous loop, it’s important to look at the curved track sections first. There are five diameters of curvature in FasTrack. There a 3 foot diameter circle (O36), 4 foot (O48), 5 foot (O60), 6 foot (O72), and 7 foot (O84).