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Model Train Scale Joint Bars

Want to increase the detail on your prototype scale train layout? Add scale joint bars to your track.

Prototype Joint Bars

Joint bars, also known as Angle Bars, Rail Bars, Splice bars, Splice Plates, Connector Bars, or Fishplates, are the metal plates used to join two pieces of rail together. Joint Bars have varied from railroad to railroad and through time from a simple 4 bolt flat bar, to a 6 bolt L or C Channel. These details are often overlooked on model railroads - but now you can now add them to your trackwork with ease.

Flat Bar

A flat bar normally with 4 holes (bolts).

Prototype Joint Bar

C Channel

Found in both 4 and 6 holes (bolts). The middle two bolts are often left out on the 6 hole bars.

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L Channel

Normally found with 4 holes (bolts).

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Scale Model Joint Bars

We offer a variety joint bars for different scales of different of types and lengths for a variety of rail sizes from code 40 to code 125 to match the prototype.

Here are three examples of the scale joint bars installed and in use.

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The joint bars fit into the web of the rail. These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

Model Joint Bar Styles

Separate into smaller Easy Paint segments (frets). Pre-paint on frets if desired. Remove individual Joint Bars. Apply to rail with CA or PVA glue. Paint and weather with the rail.

Joint Bar Easy Paint

Joint Bars with and without Bolt Head Detail

Joint bars are offered both with and without bolt head detail. The "No Bolt" joint bars have holes instead of bolt head detail, these joint bars are intended for your MOW yard pile and track side detail; unless you really like installing scale Nuts, Bolts, and Washers (NBWs).

Our Joint Bars are cut from 0.015" Laser Board. They are shipped raw (unfinished) ready to be painted by you.



Ordering

To place an order send an email to orders@prawndesigns.com . Include a list of what you want to order (Part Number and Description) and your shipping address. We will get back to you with an estimate of when we will have your order is ready to ship and shipping costs.

Some items are available in the Prawn Designs Etsy Store.

Please read the Laser Cutting and Engraving FAQ page for details on laser cutting and engraving side effects.


Part Number Title and Description Price Image

HO Scale Joint Bars

Varies

HO Scale Joint Bars

These Joint Bars have bolt head details on them. These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

Code 100

  • PD-110000 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 22in 4 hole C Channel (144 pieces)
  • PD-110002 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 26in 4 hole L Channel (144 pieces)
  • PD-110004 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 26in 4 Hole Flat (144 pieces)
  • PD-110006 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 36in 6 Hole C Channel (108 pieces)

Code 83

  • PD-110010 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 22in 4 Hole C Channel (144 pieces)
  • PD-110012 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 26in 4 Hole L Channel (144 pieces)
  • PD-110014 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 26in 4 Hole Flat (144 pieces)
  • PD-110016 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 36in 6 Hole C Channel (108 pieces)

Code 70

  • PD-110020 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 22in 4 Hole C Channel (144 pieces)
  • PD-110022 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 26in 4 Hole L Channel (144 pieces)
  • PD-110024 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 26in 4 Hole Flat (144 pieces)
  • PD-110026 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 36in 6 Hole C Channel (108 pieces)

Code 55

  • PD-110030 - Joint Bars HO Code 55 18in 4 Hole Flat (210 pieces)
 $15.00
Price Includes
Shipping

Varies

HO Scale No Bolts Joint Bars

These Joint Bars have holes instead of bolt head detail, these joint bars are intended for your MOW yard pile and track side detail; unless you really like installing scale Nuts, Bolts, and Washers (NBWs). These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

Code 100

  • PD-110001 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 22in 4 Hole C Channel No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110003 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 26in 4 Hole L Channel No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110005 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 26in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110007 - Joint Bars HO Code 100 36in 6 Hole C Channel No Bolts (108 pieces)

Code 83

  • PD-110011 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 22in 4 Hole C Channel No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110013 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 26in 4 Hole L Channel No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110015 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 26in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110017 - Joint Bars HO Code 83 36in 6 Hole C Channel No Bolts (108 pieces)

Code 70

  • PD-110021 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 22in 4 Hole C Channel No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110023 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 26in 4 Hole L Channel No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110025 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 26in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (144 pieces)
  • PD-110027 - Joint Bars HO Code 70 36in 6 Hole C Channel No Bolts (108 pieces)

Code 55

  • PD-110031 - Joint Bars HO Code 55 18in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (210 pieces)
 $15.00
Price Includes
Shipping

Varies

N Scale Joint Bars

These Joint Bars have bolt head details on them. These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

Code 80

  • PD-210000 Joint Bar N Code 80 22in 4 Hole C Channel (208 pieces)
  • PD-210002 Joint Bar N Code 80 26in 4 Hole L Channel (208 pieces)
  • PD-210004 Joint Bar N Code 80 36in 6 Hole C Channel (156 pieces)

Code 40-55

  • PD-210006 Joint Bar N Code 40-55 22in 4 Hole Flat (252 pieces)
  • PD-210007 Joint Bar N Code 40-55 26in 4 Hole Flat (252 pieces)
  • PD-210008 Joint Bar N Code 40-55 36in 6 Hole Flat (210 pieces)

 

 $15.00
Price Includes
Shipping

Varies

N Scale No Bolts Joint Bars

These Joint Bars have holes instead of bolt head detail, these joint bars are intended for your MOW yard pile and track side detail; unless you really like installing scale Nuts, Bolts, and Washers (NBWs). These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

  • PD-210001 Joint Bar N Code 80 22in 4 Hole C Channel No Bolts (208 pieces)
  • PD-210003 Joint Bar N Code 80 26in 4 Hole L Channel No Bolts (208 pieces)
  • PD-210005 Joint Bar N Code 80 36in 6 Hole C Channel No Bolts (156 pieces)
 $15.00
Price Includes
Shipping

Varies

S Scale Joint Bars

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Varies

O Scale Joint Bars

These Joint Bars have bolt head details on them. These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

Code 100

  • PD-410010 Joint Bars O Code 100 22in 4 Hole C Channel (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410012 Joint Bars O Code 100 26in 4 Hole L Channel (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410014 Joint Bars O Code 100 18in 4 Hole Flat (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410016 Joint Bars O Code 100 26in 4 Hole Flat (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410018 Joint Bars O Code 100 36in 6 Hole C Channel (64 Pieces)

Code 125

  • PD-410000 Joint Bars O Code 125 22in 4 Hole C Channel (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410002 Joint Bars O Code 125 26in 4 Hole L Channel (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410004 Joint Bars O Code 125 18in 4 Hole Flat (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410006 Joint Bars O Code 125 26in 4 Hole Flat (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410008 Joint Bars O Code 125 36in 6 Hole C Channel (64 Pieces)

Code 146

  • PD-410020 Joint Bars O Code 146 22in 4 Hole C Channel (60 Pieces)
  • PD-410028 Joint Bars O Code 146 36in 6 Hole C Channel (64 Pieces)

Code 266

  • PD-410030 Joint Bars O Code 266 (3 Rail) 22in 4 Hole C Channel (96 Pieces)
 $15.00
Price Includes
Shipping

Varies

O Scale No Bolts Joint Bars

These Joint Bars have holes instead of bolt head detail, these joint bars are intended for your MOW yard pile and track side detail; unless you really like installing scale Nuts, Bolts, and Washers (NBWs). These Joint Bars are cosmetic only, they cannot be used to join rail.

Code 100

  • PD-410001 Joint Bars O Code 125 22in 4 hole C Channel No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410003 Joint Bars O Code 125 26in 4 Hole L Channel No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410005 Joint Bars O Code 125 18in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410007 Joint Bars O Code 125 18in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410009 Joint Bars O Code 125 36in 6 Hole C Channel No Bolts (64 Pieces)

Code 125

  • PD-410011 Joint Bars O Code 100 22in 4 Hole C Channel No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410013 Joint Bars O Code 100 26in 4 Hole L Channel No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410015 Joint Bars O Code 100 18in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410017 Joint Bars O Code 100 26in 4 Hole Flat No Bolts (80 Pieces)
  • PD-410019 Joint Bars O Code 100 36in 6 Hole C Channel No Bolts (64 Pieces)
 $15.00
Price Includes
Shipping


Ordering

To place an order send an email to orders@prawndesigns.com . Include a list of what you want to order (Part Number and Description) and your shipping address. We will get back to you with an estimate of when we will have your order is ready to ship and shipping costs.

Some items are available in the Prawn Designs Etsy Store.

Please read the Laser Cutting and Engraving FAQ page for details on laser cutting and engraving side effects.



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