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egonzinc		#1 Posted : 13 October 2025 18:22:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/07/2013(UTC) Posts: 41		Looking around eBay there are a lot of the K track catenary in 10x posts packs at reasonable prices. But don’t see any for C track. The C track posts at retailers come in 5x packs and are a lot more expensive. I’m thinking of adding catenary to my future C track layout just for cosmetic purposes. The C track post comes with a bracket that I imagine makes it very easy to install. Has anyone out there used the K track posts for a C track layout? I imagine you would need to build a base to the K track post to raise it to the level of the roadbed. Thanks in advance for any comments or advice. Regards Eduardo


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mvd71		#2 Posted : 13 October 2025 21:29:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,957 Location: Auckland,		Yes, you could easily use the k track masts and catenary wire but you will need to get the height correct. And the catenary wire is different too.

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twmarklinfan		#3 Posted : 13 October 2025 23:17:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 08/05/2015(UTC) Posts: 585 Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom		You can get the C track bases as a separate item, 74109. A pack of 20 pieces. However you will have to decide if you want to use the older now discontinued catenary system or the latest more realistic looking system.


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5HorizonsRR		#4 Posted : 14 October 2025 01:02:39(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 3,027 Location: CA, USA		Lots of unanswered details here. To start at the top: OLD MARKLIN CATENARY SYSTEM: - Don't use the K bases, just fasten the poles to the layout directly. - As mentioned, the height will be difference - 74109 is a proper fix, but an expensive and out-of production one. (I've been dying to 3d print a substitute for height and mounting! This is the best answer if you know a designer...) NEW MARKLIN CATENARY SYSTEM: - Assuming this isn't what you mean- just buy the proper base for in this case - To clarify, I can't see any way a K track base can even begin to work Hope this helps, -JP
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egonzinc		#5 Posted : 14 October 2025 13:22:52(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/07/2013(UTC) Posts: 41		Thaks guys! E


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TrainIride		#6 Posted : 15 October 2025 08:45:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/10/2010(UTC) Posts: 2,072 Location: FRANCE		Well, I'm not claiming it's the best solution, but I built my layout like this: For my old school hundred catenary masts, I naturally used reference 74109, but I couldn't find many. So most of the bases I used were M track bases, with the end that folds down onto the ballast flattened. I then compensated for the height of the bases by inserting calendar board under the tracks. To fix the masts on the bases , I used the C track fixing screws. Best Regards Joël
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