My 6 year old son and I are planning our first layout. We've been playing with temp layouts for about 2 years now and have collected about 20-25 ft of Bachmann EZ track in that time. Our layout will require about 54 ft of track including a number of turnouts, Wyes, 3 bridges and a tunnel. My question is- Do I stay with Bachmann EZ track OR do I switch to Atlas pieces and flex?
Here are my concerns:
I've never dealt with road bed and ballast. How much more effort/work/detail does that bring to the project VS EZ track?
Cost: I've read/heard the Atlas track is cheaper. Even with the 20ft of EZ track I have would the Atlas cost me less?
IF I go Atlas - which Code track. I'm thinking 80?
Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks,
Here are my concerns:
I've never dealt with road bed and ballast. How much more effort/work/detail does that bring to the project VS EZ track?
Cost: I've read/heard the Atlas track is cheaper. Even with the 20ft of EZ track I have would the Atlas cost me less?
IF I go Atlas - which Code track. I'm thinking 80?
Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks,