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I'd like to add a vote for Micro Engineering code 83, and point out another important point--your layout will be more reliable if you use the same brand in all visible areas. The thickness of the railhead and rail web (bottom) vary significantly across brands, even when the rail height (as indicated by the code number) is the same. Thus, if you try to join ME code 83 to Atlas code 83, the difference in railhead width will create a point where wheels moving from the ME rail to the Atlas rail can "pick" the wider Atlas rail and derail. The difference also makes rail joints more noticeable. <br /> <br />Have fun, <br />Chris
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