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Offline phildc  
#1 Posted : 19 August 2025 19:00:43(UTC)
phildc

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I designed some platforms for the C-track system.
The STL files are freely available on Thingiverse (user phildc).
Track distances of 64.3, 77.5 and 109.4mm are available.
Some parts include a subway passage, and also a slope and a flat surface at rail level.
Separate stairs and subway parts are also available, for those building their own platforms.

View the platform and subway

64.3 and 77.5 STL files, and stairs
109.4 mm STL files
Wide stairs
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Offline phildc  
#2 Posted : 19 August 2025 19:10:18(UTC)
phildc

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Note: the parts under the track base are optional, but allow to build a beautiful subway, that can be lighted e.g.
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Offline 5HorizonsRR  
#3 Posted : 19 August 2025 19:44:42(UTC)
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Extremely cool and useful- nice work!
SBB Era 2-5
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Offline Ausipeet  
#4 Posted : 20 August 2025 05:39:05(UTC)
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Excellent work, would this work with M track. i will download as i Hope to purchase a Bambu P1S in a weeks time.
Offline phildc  
#5 Posted : 20 August 2025 09:23:57(UTC)
phildc

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Originally Posted by: Ausipeet Go to Quoted Post
Excellent work, would this work with M track. i will download as i Hope to purchase a Bambu P1S in a weeks time.

Thanks for this interesting suggestion! Just checked the dimensions and geometry of the Märklin M-track, and did a fast test with some remaining tracks.

Conclusions:
- The parts fit to the track, but the angle of M track is a little more steep, not a problem, apparently.
- The rails protrude with 1mm. Could be solved with a piece of cardboard? Or platform profile changed.
- The track distance: apparently for M tracks: 77.4 and 96.4 mm if staight access, 74 and 90 mm in case of an access in curve ?

Track distance between track centers is the main problem, but I could adapt my design for M tracks, if there is enough interest (It is an OpenSCAD project, hence easy to maintain).
Maybe do a test with a small part? And tell me.



Offline phildc  
#6 Posted : 20 August 2025 12:59:18(UTC)
phildc

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Just tried a prototype for M-tracks. See other post.
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Offline Ausipeet  
#7 Posted : 20 August 2025 14:40:43(UTC)
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pleasekeep us updated, I am an avid M track user and wont change to K or C
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Offline phildc  
#8 Posted : 20 August 2025 14:54:39(UTC)
phildc

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Link to the post about M-track platforms:
https://www.marklin-users.net/fo...ack-platforms#post685563

We keep in touch!
Offline Ausipeet  
#9 Posted : 23 August 2025 06:06:37(UTC)
Ausipeet

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new printerJust bought a nice 3d printer. Bambu P1S with AMS Pro
Offline phildc  
#10 Posted : 23 August 2025 08:28:36(UTC)
phildc

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Let's go !
Would advice to do some small tests to well learn your printer, without time waste.
I designed some tests (mono and multi-color) on Thingiverse, with focus on rapidity and efficiency:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3888296
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6456901
Another nice multi-color object:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6486664
Of course, there exists a number of combined tests, that show bridging, retraction, details, a.s.o.
Enjoy!
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