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HELP: frogs for dummies (n scale): code 80 vs 55
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<p>One big advantage of Peco turnouts is you don't need throws or switches at all. You can hand throw a peco turnout with no modifications.</p><p>Peco Insulfrog vs Electrofrog is more difficult decision. </p><p>If you want to do all the work, the Electrofrogs are better, but you have to do some extra wiring and cut gaps. IMO, the plastic rail joiners arent satisfactory, you will have to get a Dremel tool and cut at least two gaps for each switch. You will also have to drop at least two power wires for every switch (or run two jumpers per switch on the bottom). There may be some other issues I don't know about.</p><p>Insulfrogs simplify life considerably, but steam engines tend to stall when run at low speed over the Insulfrogs. Electrofrogs eliminate that problem. </p><p>I went with Insulfrogs and am fairly happy, and I do run quite a bit of steam (N scale).</p><p>One other tip. I found that it is best to use a fixed curve piece coming off of a switch if you are coming off curved. The flex track puts strain on the switch and makes things less reliable. Use one piece of fixed curve and the use your flex. You can use flex coming off a switch if you are going with straight track. </p><p> Good luck!</p>
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