QUOTE: Originally posted by ondrek What # turnout by Shinohara would be comparable to the Atlas snap track turnouts? #4? I just orderd some flex 100 Shinohara Kevin
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector I like your first layout better...more potential. The second IS simpler, agreed, but is much less interesting. You will find it so within weeks. Finally, that ramp on the right looks very steep. I'm guessing about 4-5%? Grades in the real world rarely exceeded 2% on the larger railroads' mains. Your trains will have to be very short in order to negotiate that grade. Sorry to be terse and blunt, but that's the nature of the hobby in terms of utility.
QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly If you already have the Atlas turnouts - then stick with 'em. Search the forums here to see what folks have done to make sure the things operate reliably. Of course if funds aren't a problem, then you may want to think about the other brands out there. Stephan brings up a good point about the Walthers turnouts and DCC. Walthers does have a line of DCC friendly turnouts which should address this concern, although I haven't played with any yet. While Peco is definately a very high quality item, it's cost is a little more than what I want to spend on them. I find Walthers track to be a happy medium which works for me.