Track

[NZRMac]

Kiwitrain [#welcome] to the forum from a fellow Kiwi!!

I've never used easy track, I use flex track for my whole layout, I'm sure if you ask the guys again (post a new topic ) you'll get all the replies you need.

Enjoy!!
Ken.

[selector]

Old forum, but relevant topic.

Mouse, I'm with you on this. My turnouts are all EZ Track, and it was a mistake...hands down. I have no other experience, though, and cannot say what I would change to...maybe Tortoise sounds good due to more prototypical switching.

[Anonymous]

I use snap track for everything but the long straight stretches and a few odd places where the sectional stuff wouldn't quite fit together. If and when I decide to build a new layout, I'll probably go with flex as much as possible, with sectional turnouts.
I think sectional and EZ track is especially helpful to someone who needs experience laying track. I imagine I would have wasted a lot of flextrack if I had gone that route the first time around.

[Train 284]

I like to use a combination of both

Matt

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gvdobler

Jonathon

This thread is rather old. What track did you end up using, and what were the results?

Jon - Las Vegas

Jon,

I've been using EZ track. Works great so far. I have been thinking about switching over to Atlas True Track, as I've heard the roadbed isn't hollow and the track can pop out of the roadbed.

As for the EZ track, I've only set it up on the carpet. I expect operation will be much smoother once I set it up on a harder surface.

[howmus]

For me there is no contest! Flex track has less electrical problems, and is much more prototypical looking when laid. Snap track is too straight, too perfect a curve (no lead in) and too prone to electrical faults. Besides its more fun to cut and fit the track exactly where you want it. I have hand laid code 70 track and built my own turnouts back in the early 80's and consider that a lot of fun and very satisfying when you get it right. I may still do some hand laid sidings as I enlarge my layout. What ever you use, remember to have FUN!!!

[mustanggt]

I use code 83 atlas flextrack in HO, kato unitrack in N. the only thing I don't like about the code 83 is that you have to the drill nail holes through the backs of the ties.

[grayfox1119]

You can glue the track down, no holes to drill.

[cheese3]

Flex track all the way. My HO layout is sectional and runs ok with a few problems but i started my new N layout and used flex. There is so much freedom with flex track and i have no problems at all!