I am in the process of redoing my layout and just pulled up all the track with the cork roadbed attached. Since I did not glue the turnouts down,...
David thank you for the information. In my new layout plan I am already up to 50 turnouts and I am no where done. Making the investment sounds...
David .. from what I have read, I kind of expect that and I am actually ok with it. Now I just have to break the news to CFO to acquire the...
Bob, John thank you so much for the insight. I still consider myself a noobie so all of this is great information. I am beginning to think that...
Lou .. would you feel comfortable using or are you using ME turnouts? Since I am considering redoing my layout, I would prefer to go with one...
I agree with Jim it would be great to hear from somebody who is currently using ME items.
Thank Lou .. good to know that ME switches are worth a look. I know the best solution is to just bite the bullet and learn how to make my own,...
@traintodd - sounds like I am either going to need to wait for Atlas or learn how to make my own.
I do understand about ME being stiffer, which may or may not be a benefit. I have thought about hand laying switches but my eye sight is not what...
I am in the situation that I need code 55 track and turnouts to continue with my layout. I am considering using and alternative. I have looked...
Ok Bob .. you have peaked my interest. What is the bare minimum of equipment and tools that I would need to make my own turnouts? Also, add my...
Paul - Thank you for the update.
I asked the question here, quite frankly, because I could not find out an answer from Atlas. I have been able to get things going on my layout...
Just out of curiosity, how do ME's turnouts compare to Atlas? Hey Bob - interested in making some money :)
Thanks for all the replies. Not sure I want to wait until August/September. Jim - would it look bad to have half atlas and half me on a layout?...
I kind of at a stopping point. I need track and turnouts to continue on with my layout. I would like to finish the track work before I move on...
Very nice job Rick!
Since I am at a point that I can't go any farther until Atlas provides C55 #7 turnouts, I am going to try my hand at air brushing the track this...
Thank you Mike for the video ... just the information I needed. Now about the wiring one ...
Love the ballast job you did! What did you use?