For now, my sectional track will have to suffice. I also brought home a Quarrel/Fray car built by Charley Karnes that I look forward to putting down on a proper HO track again in the future. I'm not an HO racer by any stretch, but I did learn a little during my participation at this year's Quarrel race. Jim did a little presentation during the WWSCC on zoom today as well.
It's certainly fun to see someone investing in new pancake chassis production. And maybe some of the other parts could be useful.
It doesn't seem like the chassis is likely to be eligible for Fray style racing classes, but the armatures might be eventually. Oh, and the web site has been completely redesigned as well. It also has all plastic gears, including the motor pinion. Interesting details are that is has a snap in rear axle, snap in guide pin, and is lowered like an AFX and uses AFX compatible pickup shoes. It also looks like OS3 has produced all of the parts needed for the chassis, including custom armatures which will be available in 5 different ohm values (5.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18.0, and 20.0). It's promoted as a hybrid of the T-jet and AFX, and has some custom features as well. It doesn't follow the Dash model of trying to closely replicate the T-jet.
I got an email announcement from One Stop Slot Shop (OS3) saying they are now selling their own custom pancake chassis, the 'TFX'.
