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Micro Engineering flex. It looks the best. Most prototypical railhead shape. They have code 83, DCC freindly switches that look great as well. Only drawback is the cost and the flex is stiffer than Atlas or Shinohara. This has not proven to be a problem on my new layout. I have discovered that as I spike the track down I can get rid of all the little kinks (rather than trying to get perfection with it just laying there). Pre bend to the rough shape as close as possible and then set the final curvature as you spike it dowm. For those on Homasote, I recommend the Walthers code 70/83 spikes. More of a sharp point than the Micro Engineering, longer as well to hold things tight The DCC modifications to "regular" switches are time consuming and tedious (don't ask me how I know this). I would recommend avoiding them if possible by buying either Walthers, Peco code 83 or Mirco Engineering lines of DCC friendly switches. Many have good luck with the Peco insulfrog. Peco's code 83 line has ties that are quite heavy looking, but a small price to pay for smooth operation. BTW: IMHO The "DCC freindly" is just a euphemism for the way switches all should have been wired in the first place. Especially power routing turnouts. This is a benefit of the DCC revolution. My two cents,
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