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[quote user="jboy"]I believe that Arisro track goes on sale every Feb., but does LGB track ever go on sale?  I have given my old magazines a once over but don't believe I have ever seen it advertised on sale..  What is the hot tip for saving a bit on LGB track.  I just got a large portion of my layout ready for track and I have a bad case of "trainitis".  I am not interested in used track[/quote]   Aristo track is pretty good when you consider they dont know the "LGB sleeper formula"...that secret formula that somehow keeps the LGB ties from coming brittle winter after winter. Aristo ties will hold up almost as good as LGBs, but not quite at least thats what people have said running it side-by-side for 20+ in the garden. The real difference you probably will notice at first and later, is the rail joiner systems. They are VERY different.  Be warned!  If you are used to LGB system, the Aristo will be a surprise.  I am not sure if Aristo has used better screws in the removable joiners---do the screws still rust and dissolve after years?   I bought a couple pieces of Aristo and saved about $3.00 only to become so upset that their railjoiners were not as long as LGB's and did not temporarily connect tight like new LGB track does (for a Christmas layout.) That was the only time I bought Aristo---from then on its LGB for me.  To me, its worth the money for the simplicity of the LGb.  I can add really nice railclamps if I ever need to.  Also, LGBs new roadbed system is only for LGB tracks, so that is something to consider (the roadbed is NICE--i have seen and felt it --strong, easy to setup,etc.). LGB track in price comparison is very reasonable.  A box of Aristo normal price is about $34 mail order and LGB runs close to $40.  Aristo gives you a free box if you go thru the hassles of mailing them ,etc.  but I rather just stick with the best track system ever made. If you must go with Aristo , only buy the straights and curves--i hear horror stories about their turnouts. Cheers, Tom M.
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