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I chose Bachmann for expediency. On balance it was a good choice. Because the product line does not include flex sections my pike design was constrained, in some locations, to the point of inconvenience. I could have inserted flex track sections but didn't want to have to build the equivalent of the Bachmann support section beneath it. Re Bachmann switches; Ive had to reconfigure the curved point on many of mine to eliminate chronic derailments. A certain percentage of those you install will need this "tweeking". Once "tweeked, all have been reliable. With the Bachmann, I've chosen to use KADEE couplers on all of my power and rolling stock and to use the Bachmann under-track uncoupling magnets vice KADEE's between the rails, on top of the ties magnets. With the magnets judiciously placed, operations have been most satisfactory and satisfying. One "heads up": No matter how much mental opeating you invest in your track plan and magnet placemant before you install and operate, operating will humble you. You will make many operations reality driven adjustments to your track configuration and magnet placements early on. Don't nail things down until you learn and apply the lessons. The beauty of "snap track" is that reconfigurations take minutes not hours or days. After you apply the lessons, bury your wiring and permanitize your roadbed, NOT BEFORE. Welcome aboard. Have fun. George
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