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[quote user="Markdd"] Thanks.  I have a small supply of labeled Code 100 (that I should have measured) and some un labeled track and switches.  Trying not to go too far in one direction or the other before I have to rip it all up and start over again.. [/quote] You can mix Code 100, 83, 70 and so on.   Just make sure the rail heads match up.  Atlas makes a transition joiner: <a href="http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Atlas-HO-Code-83-to-Code-100-Transition-Joiners-p/atl-551.htm">http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Atlas-HO-Code-83-to-Code-100-Transition-Joiners-p/atl-551.htm</a> The transition joiner is pictured at top, with regular joiners picture below for comparison.  Dont be confused by the fact that it says Code 100 to 83 (.017" difference in rail height).  You can bend it to fit Code 83 to 70 as well (.013" difference in rail height).  I do not recommend transitioning directly from 100 to 70.  These will also work for your not quite code 100.  You dont need to put these between every piece of track, only where the rail code changes. You will need solder them, but you need to solder you feeders anyway.
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