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Hi, I am getting back into the hobby of model railroading, and went n-scale since I had a lot of older Kadee cars from 20 years ago. I am using Atlas Code 55 track for the layout and have a couple of questions. 1. Are the turnouts a live frog or power routing? (I am trying to figure out my wiring needs and insutalion joints, as I am getting a little confused. I have over 30 turnouts and want to have 15+ blocks for a dual cab setup. 2. I just ordered 30 ground throws from Caboose Industries, I spoke with the owner and they stated they now have a new type for the Atlas turnouts since it takes a different throw. Will these work right out of the packaging or will I need to run some piano wire as I read at the NMRA site? 3. On the Atlas flex track, I see they don't have holes for the spikes, though we are doing a foam core base and subroad bed and will be using Woodlan Scenics foam roadbed and plan on gluing the roadbed to the subbed and then glue the track down. What would be a best method of securing the flex track while the glue is setting? 4. Why is it so exspensive to build a layout? :) (no answer required, I know the answer) Also wanted to say thanks and looking forward to returning to one of the hobbies I have always loved. TIA Dave
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