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The standard I use is code 83 on the mainlines, code 70 in the yards. It really makes a difference. I have no problems transitioning from Code 83 to code 70 as needed. In fact, I even glue one metal fishplates every scale 39 feet on the foreground sidings on the code 70. Very subtle, adds more realism, and some "clickety clack" for some cars. :) One problem: some Altas "Code 83" flex track is thicker and looks more like Code 100 when laid next to MicroEngineering Code 83 flex and/or Walthers/Shinohara Code 83 turnouts. Hmmm... makes me wonder if the local hobby shop is passing off Code 100 flex as code 83? :) As for code 100 turnouts in staging areas, beware. Atlas custom line #6 turnouts work fine, but I had a bad experience with a very old Mark III (?) turnout. The points are not rails, but actually bent sheet metal. The rounded surface makes my low profile flanges wander and derailments can occur. This defeats the purpose of high-profile rail in hidden areas!
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