Walthers Code 83 or Atlas Code 100

[Jason K]

I am wondering what is the difference between walthers code 83 and Atlas code 100..Which one is better or are both the same just diff names
Please let me know

Thanks
Jason K

 

[bcp]

An explanation of rail codes is here, about halfway down the page.

http://ho-scaletrains.net/id25.html

Bruce

 

[CbarM]

Code 83 rail is slightly lower in height. It is .83" high and code 100 rail is .100" high. I have went with code 83 rail for mainline and yard tracks as it is the most prototypical size for those purposes, and I will be using code 70 rail for back tracks n lightly used spurs. All my track so far is Atlas code 83, including all my #6 n #8 switches and it works great! I sent you a PM by the way. Check out my thread in the layout planning section if you like under 2'x15' yard ideas...

 

[Jason K]

An explanation of rail codes is here, about halfway down the page.

http://ho-scaletrains.net/id25.html

Bruce

Thanks for the link Bruce

Jason K

 

[Jason K]

Code 83 rail is slightly lower in height. It is .83" high and code 100 rail is .100" high. I have went with code 83 rail for mainline and yard tracks as it is the most prototypical size for those purposes, and I will be using code 70 rail for back tracks n lightly used spurs. All my track so far is Atlas code 83, including all my #6 n #8 switches and it works great! I sent you a PM by the way. Check out my thread in the layout planning section if you like under 2'x15' yard ideas...

I got your PM and I sent you one back.I will check it out 2x15..Like I said before I am a newbie..lol

Thanks
Jason