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For my first layout that I started with my father 20 yrs ago, I used all code 100 track, mostly Atlas. Now I use code 83 for all the mains, and smaller codes for the sidings, mostly code 70. I don't use code 100 for anything anymore because all my old track was brass and the corrosion is non-conductive so it all got replaced with the newer more scale rail. The reason for the code size differences is to add just a little more realism to the layout as not all rail is created equaly in the real railroads, so you can emulate that on your layout as well. Happy railroading [:)] Warren
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