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<p> </p><p>Hello Everyone,</p><p>I am currently in the process of designing an N scale layout with XtrkCad. My rough layout will be posted on the layout forum. Any advice on my layout will be appreciated as well. This is my 2<sup>nd</sup> attempt. I posted a 5x9 in November. This is a major revision. I have been trying to think past the rectangle, to see what I can come up with. Before I get to far along, I need to decide on what type of track and turnouts to use.</p><p>My priorities are as follows:</p><ol><li>Reliability</li><li>Appearance</li><li>Availability & Cost</li></ol><p>After a lot of research, I felt that code 55 Peco met all of my criteria. I decided to purchase some of the pieces that I knew that I would definitely use. When I contacted the hobby store that I deal with, the salesman put the brakes on when I mentioned Peco, because of the European tie spacing. Even though I am not a rivet counter, I am modeling the late 60's early 70's RF&P in Richmond VA, and I do want it to look prototypical. I am not a huge fan of Atlas turnouts. Micro Engineering is hard to find. I am looking for any alternatives and would appreciate any suggestions.</p><p>Also, I am considering hand laying everything w/ code 55 Micro Engineering rail. I am looking at the Fast Tracks turnout kits. Does anyone have any experience with these? I can't decide if they are worth the cost, considering the number of turnouts that I will be building, and that I will be tied to one frog size. Reliability is still my #1 priority. Can I lay reliable turnouts with paper templates? If I go this route, I will use pcb ties every 10<sup>th</sup> tie or so, and the rest will be wood.</p><p>If anybody has any thoughts or ideas they would sure be welcome.</p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Paul739</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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