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Doughty SixTrack System – Complete Guide and Accessories

Explore the Doughty SixTrack at MTN Shop. Modular, safe, and versatile stage curtain tracks for theatres, studios, and live event rigging.


Doughty SixTrack System – Complete Guide and Accessories

The Doughty SixTrack is a professional modular stage track system designed for smooth and reliable curtain operation in theatres, studios, and live events. Its versatile design allows you to configure both straight & curved track sections to fit any stage layout. With options ranging from a simple walk-along setup to a motorised track drive unit, the SixTrack system adapts to your specific rigging needs.

What is the Doughty SixTrack System?

The SixTrack system is a precision-engineered modular stage track system that guides curtains along straight & curved track sections with smooth, reliable motion. You can think of it as a professional railway for your stage curtains, designed for theatres, studios, and live event spaces.

Key components include:

  • Rails: straight or curved sections, customisable to fit your stage layout and rigging requirements.
  • Runners: master runners for curtain track that carry curtains efficiently along the rails.
  • Brackets: adjustable track brackets for secure wall, ceiling, or truss mounting.
  • End plates: securely finish cut-to-size SixTrack sections without on-site welding.
  • Adaptor plates: allow runners to pass through mid-track sections.
  • Hooks: attach curtains firmly to runners for smooth operation.
  • Line or motorised track drive unit: optional manual or electric operation to suit your workflow. 

The SixTrack system is built for professional use, offering flexibility, safety, and adaptability. It works seamlessly whether you’re installing a single straight track, a complex curved setup, or an overlap curtain configuration. The SixTrack rails can also be paired with SixTrack accessories for straightforward setup.

Accessories with the SixTrack System

The track sections are the backbone of the Doughty SixTrack system. Straight track sections range from 0.25 m to 3.0 m, while curved track sections span 0.5 m to 3.0 m. Plastic alignment spigots connect sections precisely, keeping runners gliding smoothly. This modular design allows you to configure the track to fit your stage, studio, or live event space exactly.

 

Doughty SixTrack curtain track accessories showing runners, support brackets, end plates, hooks, handline pulleys, and fixings.

 

SixTrack accessories and components are designed to work seamlessly with the track and are available from MTN Shop:

  • Runners and master runners: Ball race runners carry up to 6 kg each and are spaced every 300 mm. Master runners guide the curtains along straight or curved tracks for consistent motion.
  • Support brackets: Adjustable, short, swing arm, or barrel brackets secure the track to walls, ceilings, or trusses. Recommended spacing is every 1.5 m to maintain stability.
  • End and adaptor plates: Bolt-on plates finish track ends or allow runners to pass through mid-track sections.
  • Twin hooks: Attach curtains securely to runners, ensuring smooth movement on both straight and curved sections.
  • Line operation components: Twin and single pulleys, handlines, and drive units provide manual or motorised curtain control.
  • Fixings: Screws, washers, and nuts keep all track sections and accessories firmly in place. 

MTN Shop also offers Doughty SixTrack kits, making it easier to source the key components for a complete installation.

Choosing the Right Doughty SixTrack Kit: Walk-Along, Line Operated & Overlap SixTrack Kits

When choosing a SixTrack kit, the right option depends on how your stage curtain track needs to operate. Doughty SixTrack is available as a walk-along kit, a line operated kit, or a line operated kit with overlap, giving theatres, studios, schools, and venues flexible options for manual curtain movement and centre-opening curtain layouts.


Walk-Along SixTrack System

The Walk-Along SixTrack system is the simplest Doughty SixTrack kit option. It is designed for curtains that are opened and closed by hand, making it a practical choice for smaller stages, studios, schools, venues, and spaces where powered or line operated control is not required.

A walk-along kit typically includes the essential components needed for a straight curtain track installation, including track sections, suspension brackets, master runners, curtain runners, end stops, and fixings. It is a straightforward option for creating smooth manual curtain movement across a stage curtain track.

Walk-Along SixTrack System

Line Operated SixTrack System

Line Operated SixTrack System

The Line Operated SixTrack system is designed for curtains that need smoother manual control without being moved directly by hand. Instead of pulling the curtain fabric, the system uses a hauling line, pulleys, and a master runner to open and close the curtain along the track.

This makes it a practical option for venues where the curtain track needs to be operated from one side or from a fixed control point. A line operated SixTrack kit typically includes track sections, suspension brackets, runners, end stops, fixings, a master runner, pulleys, hauling line, line supports, and a weighted hand pulley.


Line Operated SixTrack System with Overlap

The Line Operated SixTrack system with Overlap is designed for centre-opening curtains where the two curtain sections need to meet and overlap neatly when closed. This creates a cleaner finish at the centre of the stage opening and helps reduce visible gaps between the curtains.

This setup uses the same line operated principle, with a hauling line, pulleys, and master runners controlling the curtain movement. Additional overlap components, such as overlap brackets and twin guide pulleys, allow the two curtain sections to pass and close with an overlapping finish. It is a strong option for theatres, studios, schools, and venues that need a more professional centre-close curtain layout.

Line Operated SixTrack System with Overlap

  • Choosing Your SixTrack KitMTN Shop provides ready-to-install SixTrack kits, designed to make setup simple and efficient. Each kit includes everything you need for reliable curtain operation on your stage or studio setup:

    • Complete track sections, runners, and master runners for curtain track

    • Adjustable track brackets, end plates, and fixings

    • Optional manual line or motorised track drive unit components

    • Length options from 4 m up to over 15 m, suitable for walls, ceilings, or barrel mounting


    You can browse the MTN Shop Stage Curtain Track collection to find the right SixTrack kit, SixTrack accessories, or individual components to fit your modular stage track system and installation requirements.
  • Installation Tips for the Doughty SixTrack System1. Use trained personnel. Only competent staff should install SixTrack to ensure proper alignment, secure mounting, and safe operation.
    2. Support spacing. Place supports no further than 2.25 m apart for open curtains or 1.6 m for bunched curtains to maintain stability.
    3. Runner spacing. Position runners roughly 300 mm apart, making sure each runner carries no more than 6 kg.
    4. Mounting options. You can attach SixTrack to walls, ceilings, barrels, or trusses using swivel brackets. Pick the method that fits your space and installation requirements.
    5. Curves and overlaps. Use twin guide pulleys for curved track sections. For overlapping curtains, install overlap brackets with about 1 m overlap between tracks


Find the right SixTrack system for your space

The Doughty SixTrack system provides flexible, professional, and reliable curtain control for theatres, studios, and live events. Its modular stage track system allows you to configure straight & curved track sections, multiple tracks, or overlap setups to suit your space. With proper installation, the right SixTrack kit and SixTrack accessories, and regular maintenance, you can enjoy smooth curtain movement and a robust system that adapts to your rigging and production needs. Whether you use a manual line or a motorised track drive unit, the SixTrack system delivers dependable, professional performance every time.

Frequently Asked Questions


The right SixTrack kit depends on how you want the curtain to operate. Choose a walk-along kit for simple hand operation, a line operated kit for manual control from one side, or a line operated kit with overlap for centre-opening curtains that need a neater closed finish.
Yes. The SixTrack system can be configured with both straight and curved track sections to suit different stage layouts.
A walk-along kit is operated by pulling the curtain by hand. A line operated kit uses a hauling line and pulleys, allowing the curtain to be opened and closed from a fixed control point.
A kit with overlap is best for centre-opening curtains where the two curtain sections need to meet neatly in the middle and reduce visible gaps.
Yes. The SixTrack system can be used with manual operation or upgraded with a motorised track drive unit, depending on the installation requirements.

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