I've still got code 100 EZ track on my Rock Ridge "Module" which will be lifted and installed on my new Rock Ridge and Train City. I know I should change it before the turnouts fail, but they're working now and sleeping dogs and all that...
I'm going to be running code 83 with FasTracks turnouts. I like the idea of the nicer looking Micro-Engineering Track, but the price is scary. At least I can go with Atlas 83 in the staging area. I'm wondering how much difference it is really going to make after it is weathered and ballasted. Even my EZ track looked good after rocks and paint.
The price of Atlas Code 83 is mighty enticing--the ME is almost triple the Atlas.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum
Simon,
Good idea.
Chip,
Where are you pricing this track??? At my LHS, the MicroEngineering Code 83 flex is $.60 higher than the Atlas per stick....just my
Don Z.
Research; it's not just for geeks.
Don Z wrote: Chip,Where are you pricing this track??? At my LHS, the MicroEngineering Code 83 flex is $.60 higher than the Atlas per stick....just my Don Z.
Don't have an LHS with track other than EZ Track. I typed MicroEngineering Code 83 into Google and found prices ranging from $32.95 per 6 sticks to 36.95 for 6 sticks.
Try http://www.modelrailwaypo.com/ad.htm, they're listing it for $25.25 for 6 pieces.
It depends on what is more important - LOOKS or Operations
They both work!
The choice is down to LOOKS, Period!
BOB H - Clarion, PA