Super-O dilemma

[Taranwanderer]

I do have a few 1122s on my layout, but, @ a 27" circle track radius, it'll be hard to match that up with the curves in the area that I'm replacing the Super-O switches (@ a 36" track radius.) That's why I was leaning toward Ross' 31" radius switches. I am actually looking for a pair of decently-priced 1122s for another area of my layout right now. :) Keep the ideas and thoughts coming!

[underworld]

 I don't have any Ross switches, but I do know a few people that have them. They really like them, as far as I know....no major issue with them. Have you thought of looking for some used #1122 027s??? Might be able to find a decent price on them.

 

underworld

[Taranwanderer]

OK, here's the situation: I've been playing with trains and building layouts since I can remember. My dad bought a Super-O set in 1958 (way before I was around!) and I still have all the components (plus a few newer ones!) I've always been partial to Super-O because I like the way it looks and it's what I grew up with. The problem is the damned switches. Lionel's frequent inconsistency baffles me: I have #1122 027 switches that are 60 years old and work flawlessly, but the #112 Super-O remote switches didn't work right they day they left the factory (IMHO.) So, before I spend any more cash repairing anything that starts with "Super-0," I figured I'd start looking at other options. I already have some FasTrack track and switches on my layout, but, for the switches that I need to replace (and where they are on the layout,) new FasTrack switches aren't an option. So...has anyone had any luck mating Ross Custom switches to Super-O? According to Ross' website, they make 031 and 042 switches, but not 036 to match the Super-O. I think I can make up the difference in the angle on the turnout (how much different is the turnout from 31" TO 36") by cutting some Super-O pieces. Anyone have any experience with this or have any other thoughts? It looks like the Ross units are quite expensive, but people who have them seem to think they're worth the price. Just looking for opinions from wiser heads than mine. Thanks in advance!