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cbqjohn
Member since
March 2005
From: Rockford, IL
142 posts
Track code
Posted by
cbqjohn
on Saturday, January 7, 2006 12:33 PM
Hi,
I need some help with the track and switches, for my "N" scale layout.
Which code and brand do most of you use and why?
I'm considering Peco "55". Pros/cons?
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Thanks,
John[:)]
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dgwinup
Member since
May 2005
1,168 posts
Posted by
dgwinup
on Saturday, January 7, 2006 4:20 PM
I like the Peco brand turnouts, but I don't like the code 55. This is based on the fact that most of my equipment is many years old and has the "pizza cutter" style wheelsets. I have tried the low-profile wheelsets and experienced a lot of problems running on my code 80 rail. Having decided to stay with my big-flanged wheels, I won't be converting to code 55.
Many other modelers have different experiences than mine and are very happy running low-profile wheels on code 55. I must admit it looks great. It's just not for me.
My little layout has a mix of Atlas and Peco turnouts and I have very few problems with either brand. When I expand, I will continue to use Atlas and Peco turnouts.
If a lot of your equipment has the older large-flanged wheels, you may want to re-consider your choice of track. If you are just starting out or don't have much equipment to convert to low-profile wheels, I would certainly consider the code 55.
Darrell, quiet...for now
Darrell, quiet...for now
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cbqjohn
Member since
March 2005
From: Rockford, IL
142 posts
Posted by
cbqjohn
on Saturday, January 7, 2006 5:13 PM
Hi Darrell,
My equipment is about 50/50. Don't have any track yet.
Thanks for you input.
John[:)]
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