I am designing a ho layout with both K and C track. I am trying to plan it out on AnyRail, but in order to do things properly, I need to know the part numbers for the track I am using. Most of the track has 4 digit numbers starting with 21 or 22, but on some of the track, I cannot find any numbers. Is there a hidden spot that I am not aware of?

If not, does anyone have ideas on how I can identify the un-numbered track?

Try this one for the 22xx pieces
https://wiki.3rail.nl/index.php/K-Rail_Geometrie

Regards
Jean-Pierre

If you cannot find a number on some of your K track it could be that they are pieces cut from a flex track. Generally the K track numbering is on the first tie at one end.

I saw that someone had mentioned Merkur track bed. I was considering using a box of 1 meter cork strips that I have. The problem is that the cork is dried out. Is there a way to bring back some of the flexibility without ruining the cork?

Yes the cork does break easily when bent. I was worried about ruining it if I soaked it, but since it is useless the way it is, I don’t have much to lose.


Also, in response to those who mentioned that certain older 21xx K track is not good to use, I have found that to be the case with my first test loop. Much of the track is rusted, and it has many dead spots even after cleaning it. With the C track that I have, about half of it is extremely brittle. It breaks very easily, even when I exercise extreme care. Luckily, I have a new box of K flex track on order. I will use that in the most visible and heavily traveled areas. I wish that I had done more research prior to buying the defective track. It also would have been nice if the seller mentioned the issue. I would never sell something defective without at least stating the potential problems.