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Using Atlas Code 55 track with ME Code 55 track (N-Scale)
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I have even mixed ME code 55 with Atlas code 80. It's not that big a deal. I did have to shim up the approach of the code 55, but then, with some small needlenose pliers and an Xacto knife, I spead open some code 55 rail joiners on one end so they would slip onto the code 80 track. Once you get them mated together and get the railheads level, just solder the joint, so you won't ever have to worry about it again. <br /> <br />If 80 and 55 can be mated with just a bit of shimming, I'm sure the two code 55s will work easily. I have some of both the Atlas and ME 55 and did, in fact, slide the two together without doing a thing to them, when I was experimenting and deciding which one to go with for my current layout-under-construction. <br /> <br />One thing you should be aware of, there are still quite a few N-Scale products whose wheel flanges will bump on the ties of the Atlas code 55. This is a real shame, as the Atlas stuff looks pretty good, is inexpensive, and is commonly available (as opposed to the ME, which is expensive, and sometimes hard to find). Also, the selection of turnouts, crossing, and other pieces is much better with Atlas. But in the end, I went with ME, because it does look better, and everything I own will always run on it. (yes, you can replace wheelsets, that's not a big deal, but it IS a big deal when your locomotive collection is mostly made up of steam locomotives that have been hand picked, scratchbuilt, and are one-of-a-kind... I can't turn the flanges down on those puppies, so it's ME for me). <br />
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