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Well, I was leaning towards the Atlas, and I think you guys have convinced me. I know a lot of people want to have the most realistic RR possible, and I am not any different. The problem is with VALUE. People don't look at something anymore and decide if it is worth the money. Today, most decide if they can afford it, whether it is worth it or not. I am sure the $5 and $6 pieces of flex track don't cost 2-3 times as much to make as Atlas, so why are they so expensive? Because some are willing to pay whatever it costs to get what you want. I would agree that some things are worth more, but how much more is the question. I myself will be satisfied to have Atlas track, and with the money saved, I can buy 2 or 3 more locos or a yard of rolling stock. The layout will look very nice, and unless someone that is knowledgeable about prototype railroads is standing on top of it, noone else would know that my rails are .015" too tall. Thank you all for your input. It is greatly appreciated. <br />Also, dgoodlander, what is wrong with the Atlas switches? What others would you (or anyone) with a budget recommend? <br />Tim
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