I know its been discussed but Im getting old and I cant remember where I put my car keys let alone the answer to this question. Are Atlas code55 flex track and switches compatable with older deep flange n scale(gauge) wheels?
I want to say no, because I know that MicroTrains "Pizza Cutters" will NOT run on Atlas Code 55. Do flanges get any larger than that of the MT Pizza Cutter?
Mark is correct. Older engines do sometimes have problem, but it varies. I would suggest getting a piece of flex and testing. You may be suprised what WILL and WON'T run well. Also sometimes just tragine a file lightly down the inside elde og the rails over the spikes will give you enough room with out damaging the rail to tie hold. I am a c55 fan... so YMMV.
My Life Like PA's and FA's have no problem on the code 55. Older engines like the Trix Pacific and Atlas 0-4-0 have flanges that are too deep. Also the Life Like SW8 switchers will not run on it without a wheel swap. All other locos I have do fine (newer Atlas, Kato, Bachmann, IM,E-R). I had to swap out all the wheels on my rolling stock to low profiles. These are mostly Atlas lo-pro metal wheel sets. I wasn't expecting that, and obviously added to the costs of getting up and running!
Hello By the way, Atlas Code 55 track still outstock during long period. (woo woo woo woo woo woo) Which another flex track kan substitute it? May be ME track ll fit? -------- Thanks, Vadim.
Vadim, ME track and Atlas track are compatible. ME track is stiffer to bend. It retains the bend, while Atlas will go back to straight.
Well, now that Atlas's unfortunate problem made their code 55 flex unavailable, I am using ME code 55 instead and--surprise!--I like the ME better. Still use the Atlas TOs, though.
What unfortunate problem? I know it's been hard to find for the past several months, but I never heard why....
2 reasons: 1 - bankruptcy of their original manufacturer, acquired by another manufacturer 2 - tooling was damaged during the transfer per Corey on the Atlas forum
When i started out in N scale I thought that might be a factor, but then again older N scale locos generally look and run like crap compared to those made post-1990. I've also noticed that the smaller the scale, the least valuable the older stuff is.
