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Hello, Somehow I think that derailments are often caused more by decifiences in track laying technique rather than track size. As well, metal wheel sets are much less apt to derail than plastic wheels. The plastic wheels just seem to attract bits of crud whereas metal wheels stay clean and poli***he track rails as well. I really can't see a big visual difference between code 100 and 83 track. My observations are to use metal wheels and Accurail plastic trucks and good quality turnouts. I have tried Hornby OO switches with Atlas HO code 100 track and Hornby are not as reliable as Peco HO turnouts. I guess as a middle aged person there are advantages to close range sight deterioration, so that code 100 or 83 is very much academic. Track laying is an art! Regards, Don M Toronto
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