atlas snap track micro engineering peco kato other tell name of "other" [ 13. February 2003, 02:25: Message edited by: UP&Santa Fe nut ]
I think you need more options. I checked Atlas, ME and Other. I use some Atlas C55 (no C80 and no snap track), and I use some ME rail for handlaying, and "other" because of handlaying. Jesper
Well, I use Atlas flex, but not Snap Track. And have used Peco switches for a very loooong time. Am quite happy with the results. Boxcab E50
I have two lay-outs: the latest ME-code55. The earlier Mini-Trix (N-scale) from 1972; would this be Code-80 ?
Peco 55 here too! It may not look as nice as Micro Engineering, but it is the most bullet proof track you can buy. Stronger than Atlas 80, Reliable as Kato, and it still looks very nice!
I used Atlas Snap Track when I first started in this hobby many, many years ago. But I was not satisfied with how it looked, so I started laying my own ties and rail. I use nickel-silver code 70 and code 55.
I voted: ME: I used to have some on a layout expansion I was building, don't know what I'll do with it now... maybe build a oNeTrak module since MT large flanges clear it. Kato: Unitrack for temporary operations Other: Atlas C55, not exactly snap track.
Well I started buying Kato then just before starting layout I sold all Kato for Peco code 55 and WS roadbed
I am using Shinohara code 70 right now, but am thinking of adding any new track work with handlayed Micro Engineering Code 40 and 55 rail. I am in N-Scale because I have the room for a big size layout and I want # 10, 12 and bigger turnouts. If you want to run 6 axle diesels and big steamers , 2-8-8-2's etc. don't use #4 anyplace. #6 turnouts should be in yards and nothing less #8 turnouts on the main. As you can see I am getting into OPERATION on the INDIANA RAILWAY.
I started modeling again on a very limited budget, and was forced to buy Model Power code 80 flextrack off of EBay for $1.29 a section. I now use Atlas code 80 #6 turnouts for almost all my turnouts (with caboose ind. ground throws), but I retained the MP flextrack as it is really quite good for the price! I figure after it is ballasted, it will look good enough. I would rather use the larger, unscale, track than replace all my old cars' wheelsets. I've also found that the cheap MP turnouts (I bought some unknowingly when I first got back into trains) work pretty well if you put a drop of CA on the little plastic retainer that holds the points down, and use a ground throw. The factory switch machines are crap and the remote controls usually don't work... I use the MP turnouts for little-used industrial spurs where the big 6-axle locos won't have to deal with them much... I figure to do my next layout in Atlas C55 flextrack on the visible portions, with #7 turnouts throughout.
