track opinions needed

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firstBL2

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I am in the process of designing my layout. I have the benchwood done. I can't decided which brand of track to use. Atlas is easy and affordable but I find that their turnouts are unreliable. I was thinking of using Atlas track with Peco turnouts but I am not sure how compatible they are. If memory serves, peco rail is slightly higher than Atlas.. even in the same code. I am also considering Walthers track and turnouts but I have never used it before. Any thoughts or recommendations?
 
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RexHea

RAIL BENDER
My opinion, based on experience, is you can't go wrong with Atlas Flex track, code 83. It is affordable, durable, and looks prototypical.

I have also found that Atlas #6's are good turnouts, but I have a problem with using #4's. Most 4's that I have received are bowed at the outer stock rail. I still use them some in industrial areas and with smaller sized locos using them. Peco's are also very good, but expensive. My favorite and the most on the layout (130+) are Walthers' Shinohara #5's and 6's with a few curved type.;) :)
 
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jbaakko

jbaakko

Diesel Detail Freak
Micro Engineering! The flex track they have is more stiff, so it will hold a curve, so you can pre-shape it.
 
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