My DCC N scale layout will be using CD80 Peco & Atlas flex track. My question is in relation to Peco/Atlas rail joiners. Are the Peco/Atlas rail joiners interchangeable on each others flex track?
Thanks
Ron
well, this is only a guess, but, I have always worked with atlas track and only seen peco in the store, but, I took a look at the walthers web site and they look every much the same. I would say that, it may take some work, and I would weld the joiners to the track to make sure they hold togeather and add power feeds as well.
But thats just me, please dont quote me on it!
I only have experience mating the atlas code 80 with the peco code 55. The track joiners worked each way but not as well as if I used the correct ones because the rail design at the bottom of the rail is slightly different. The peco rail joiners had a less intrusive appearance.
I would compare the profile of the bottom of the rails and see if they look the same, that will be the key.. they may differ depending on how each manufacturer fastens the rail to the ties.
Chris
yes, I also use Peco code 80 with Atlas rail joiners and have no problems.
I first started using them because I started out using Atlas code 8o sectional track; but then I read how Peco track and turnouts are better; and I decided to use flex track because there's less joints therefore less chance of derailment-which is important in N scale.
On my last layout, I used Atlas metal rail joiners to join code 80 Atlas flex track to code 80 Peco turnouts with no problems. I used the Peco clear plastic insulated joiners where I needed electrical gaps in the rails. At the time, the Atlas insulated joiners were huge and were yellow in color.
Bob
Thanks Folks.
I'll be able to use both rail joiners on both brands of track.
See ya
I have no experience with N scale, but in HO scale the Peco and Atlas rail joiners are different sizes for their code 83 rail. Peco rail has a narrower foot (base) than Atlas rail, so a Peco rail joiner is also narrower and won't fit over Atlas track without using a lot of force. Atlas rail joiners are wider and fit loosely on Peco rail, and have to be slightly squeezed shut.