Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
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QUOTE: Originally posted by CraigN Also, I have read that NWSL has replacement wheels that should work fine. http://www.nwsl.com/Brochure%20Pages/broch%2025746%20Wheelsets.htm Hope this helps, Craig
QUOTE: Originally posted by Jacktal Has someone ever used Atlas code 55 flextrack with Peco code 55 turnouts? ...would the difference show that much?Thanks for any info.
QUOTE: Originally posted by SRTrudeau Let me guess, you really like that positive contact "snap" of Peco turnouts, don't you? So do I. Did you know you can make that "snap" yourself for just about any turnout brand? I've been buying cheap turnouts and modifying them this way for years. No problems yet... SRT.
QUOTE: Don't tease us, how can a person make one, would have saved me a bundle on those caboose ground-throws.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by UPJohn QUOTE: Originally posted by CraigN Also, I have read that NWSL has replacement wheels that should work fine. http://www.nwsl.com/Brochure%20Pages/broch%2025746%20Wheelsets.htm Hope this helps, Craig How would the wheels be replaced in the GP60? I have never done this before but will probably catch on quickly. Does the GP60 use the same drive as an SD7?
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bikerdad Depends on your priorities: If reliability is your priority, go with Atlas C80. Looks? Micro-Engineering C40. Cost? Atlas C80. Availability? Atlas C80 Between ME C40 and Atlas C80 are different balances of costs, availability, reliability, turnout selection, appearance, and durability. Don't forget that you can mix-n-match, as well as pick the flex track you like the most and make your own turnouts. Every brand/code of rail has its fans and detractors. As for me, my permanent layout will be primarily Atlas C55. I have exactly zero pizza cutter equipped steam locos, almost everything I have has been produced in the last three years, so the flange/spikehead issue isn't a factor for me.