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I use code 100, mainly as I like to be able to use my layout to test models that I'm repairing. Code 83 would rule out a lot of older European models from running, and the code 100 doesn't look too bad to my eyes. I've ballasted it and the rail sides have acquired their own patina from the glue used to fix the ballast, dust, cleaning the rails with a Peco block, etc, so they're not too obvious. I've not bothered painting them as to my mind there's not much point - they're nicely dulled as they are. I laid my track before Peco introduced their Code 83, so I was stuck with either 100 or 75, and chose 100 as it was slightly cheaper. I would consider building future modules with 83 were it not for the fact that it won't match my existing track (in appearence at least) and will make the layout look "bitty". If I ever get to build a permanent "empire" like those featured in MR I might well go for 100 for mainlines and 83 for sidings, as Tom did - this would allow anything to run on the main (I also have NEM locos and cars to cope with!) and have lighter-looking sidings.
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