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For HO at least, there are three(3) types of "prefab" track (or track installed on roadbed) that I've found; Bachmann eztrack Atlas True Track Kato Unitrack All have certain exclusive features, but all require a "little modification" to work together on the same layout. Atlas and Bachmann are definitely the most difficult to integrate together; different locking mechanisms, different heights. Atlas and Kato would appear to be more compatible, different heights the one difference for certain. The main sales pitch for the Atlas True Track product is you can remove the roadbed and use the rail as standard Code 83 product at a latter date. The main pitches for the Kato is more curve radii and play-n-play switches. All of these prefab systems offer quick and easy assembly but definitely limit, to a degree, flexiblity in designing a layout. Before settling on one of these I'd think through what your plans/goals are for your layout and investigate all of the options including laying your own ties and rails if you really want a challenge and take pride in building things from the ground up. George
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