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I handlay N scale code 40 (I can already hear the "gasps" of shock). And, to answer your question, yes, I AM a glutton for punishment. Anyway, I found turnout templates from www.handlaidtrack.com are absolutely perfect for modelling turnouts. For all other track, I looked up some old N scale and Model Railroading issues, which suggest laying the ties, then sanding them level, then ballasting, and then using an adhesive called Pliobond and a soldering iron to fix the rail to the ties. Works great, have had no problems. Just have lots of ventilation when using Pliobond..........(remember....rule G still applies). I used to spike rails until I switched to code 40, having a nice Kato locomotive go airborne after hitting a spike is not my idea of a good time. Most importantly, however, is patience! Lots of it! But I believe to this day that handlaid is hands down the best track, any scale, period. <br /> <br />Matt
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