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I recently purchased several pieces of Code 55 track for a new N-Scale layout that I am building. Upon testing the fit of some Life-Like trains on the new track, I noticed a big problem. While the trains move along the track, the large OD of the wheels make contact with the ties of the track. This creates a very rough ride for the train.This problem only occurs with the Code 55 track (Atlas #2010) and NOT with the Code 80 track (Atlas #2510). With the Code 80 track, the trains have a very smooth ride because the wheels do not make contact with the ties of the track. I used the following trains for my test: Locomotive, Union Pacific 1400, N-Scale (Life-Like #7752) Hopper Car, 100 ton, PRR, N-Scale (Life-Like #7366). I went to a lot of trouble recently to purchase the Code 55 track instead of the more popular Code 80 track. I wanted to use the Code 55 track because it is closer to N-scale and therefore more realistic than the Code 80 track. Is there a solution or, am I going to be stuck using the (out-of-proportion) Code 80 track? Thank you. Sincerely, Tim Barber
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