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I am in the planning stages of constructing a small n scale layout (approximately 4'x8') powered with DCC. I am interested in using Atlas code 55 flextrack and turnouts but I am a bit cautious about wiring the turnouts. It is my impression that they are not insulated and I may have to put gaps in the rails in addition to other wiring. Is this necessary with DCC?As this is to be a small layout, I plan on manually aligning my turnouts instead of using a switch motor as I am a starving grad student. Would this also affect my wiring question as well? Does anyone manufature an insulated code 55 turnout asides from Peco? I would like to use code 55 track because in my opinion it looks far more realistic than code 80 (and I haven't purchased rolling stock yet so when I do they will all have RP25 wheel contours). I simply don't want to put in gaps and wire turnouts as my electrician skills are rather wanting. I am looking for a code 55 turnout that I can simply connect connect with railjourners and not have to worry about. <br />Thanks <br />Dan
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