I Hate Peco Flex Track

[123mike]

Gee, this is an old topic, I guess; but I must reply. I have Peco flex track all over my new switcher layout.  I used the track to shape out my layout.  Seemed logical.  I had earlier ordered Atlas flex track and found it useful to bend and approximate the final radii that I was considering.  Not so with the Peco.  If you bend it. you may pop off several ties.....and the ends will be all askew.  Frustrating. I admit it's the finer detailed flex track over Atlas.....yet I  found it fragile.  No big problem; just annoying.  We live and learn.  I have found the Peco turnouts to be super high quality without any complaints.

123mike

[123mike]

Exactly my experience with the product!!

[123mike]

As a new hobbyist, I came to seek out Atlas Track last year and couldn't find any except Atlas Flex Track.....no Atlas turnouts.  I found that Peco was readily available and changed over for the switcher layout that now approaches completion.  I use a piece of Atlas to simulate and prepare for curves...and only put the Peco down when I'm ready.....with ties removed on both ends for joiners..... 123mike

[TexasSP]

Haven't used Peco flex, but have used Atlas and ME. Personally prefer ME, for looks and installation. Along with Ribbon Rail, Fast Tracks has a similar product made of basswood called sweep sticks. The spring effect of the Atlas track always caused me issues, I like that the ME can be bent and stays. Good thing is we have all types to choose from so each person can use what best fits them. http://www.handlaidtrack.com/Fast-Tracks-SweepSticks-Laser-Cut-Track-Form-s/2196.htm Haven't used it myself, but looks interesting.

[alexstan]

I used all Peco C83 flextrack on my layout and nailed it down, just had to drill nail holes.

[SALVATORE ALINI]

I like Peco flex track because it holds its shape. And what i like most of all no holes in the track. For real fun try GarGraves for O-Scale when you have to bend it over you knee.