Code 55 Peco. Turn the track over and on the sleeper you will see a tiny arrow. That arrow should always point towards the inside of the curve. The inside track also has more spaces between the sleepers to enable the track the bend
Mike, Excellent question and video. I have used the older Atlas code 55 and like you mentioned, the older pizza cutters did ride on the spikes, although I did not have any issues with the frogs. All of my equipment has since been upgraded to low profile wheel sets. One issue I did have with one Atlas code 55 turnout was with the points and where the point rail connected to the metal strip at it's pivot point near the frog. Since the turnout was already spiked to the layout and ballasted, I simply choose to solder the point rail to the metal contact strip. All of my visible Atlas code 55 turnouts were controlled with Caboose Industries sprung ground throws with zero problems. My hidden Atlas code 55 turnouts were controlled with Hump Yard Purveyance turnout controls with zero problems. The Hump Yard Purveyance controls work like a charm, but do take some care in setting them up. The neat thing with the Hump yard purveyance controls is they look like little Armstrong levers that can be mounted to the fascia of the layout. A few questions I have Mike: Is Atlas back in full production of the code 55 line or is supply still hit or miss? How is supply with the Peco line? How is supply with the Micro Engineering line? Thanks again Mike for another informative how to video. Rich S.
+RWSBaden Atlas is almost totally back in productuion. Peco is always available. ME is almost always available but has had a couple issues with broken tooling in the past. Thanks , Mike
Another great video Mike, I have been using Peco code 55 since my start in N scale. It's been working great for me. Looking forward to your next video!
We found that using Atlas rail joiners on the Peco track over the years made the joints easier to install on the small flange. I guess that is because of a wider gap in the joiner. It has worked well for us especially since it is easier to see.
Mike - thanks for the video. In Victoria Australia, Peco code 55 has the correct spacing and is our standard track, this being the case I will also be using Peco C55 for the American freelance layout that I am still planning and working on.
I have nothing but the Atlas code 55 and very satisfied with the flex track and sectional track. all of the turnouts I have are the 1st generation and like most people that have them I haven't had any problems with them coming apart. I laid most of them before I realized the small quirks they had. and also at that time was a bit of a novice with the code 55. but have since learned like everyone else. I have noticed that if cleaned to hard the silver coating or something tends to come of the points and frog area and reveals a bit of copper color. again I don't know if it is me or manufacturing process. I use the caboose industry ground throws and don't have any issues other than being a bit large and out of scale. (can live with it) but if I was to start over I definitely would use the lessons learned with code 55 which was it is definitely fragil, be careful and take your time and don't rush to lay it as mentioned in the video as I can pop out of the ties. I did have that problem but it was my errors that caused it and not the way it is constructed. also on the Atlas, it does not have the holes for track nails pressed thru it which gives it the solid tie appearance. due to the small size of the ties, I do not recommend that you use the Atlas track nails as it can split the tie even if you punch the bottom side at the appropriate places. I have yet to purchase and of the new atlas turnouts so I don't know how they are compared to the gen 1 versions.
In Australia (well the state of Victoria) is prototypical to peco code 55. So of course I am only using this on my layout. I am debating Fast Track and building my own. Thanks again Mike for the posting.
hi Mike... i have had a multitude of problems with my Atlas C55 turnouts.. the first thing is where the point rails pivot there is a tiny & i mean tiny clip that holds the rail in place.. well guess what that clip falls off causing the point rails to literally fall out.. i also have electrical conductivity with them... when i started with my C55 set up, i chose Atlas because at the time they were $1.00 cheaper per turnout than the other brands.. out of the 50 or so Atlas TO's i have on my layout more than 50% are defunct... "pennywise... dollar foolish"... as far as the Pico goes they make an excellent product except that they are NOT a true C55 & no-one makes metal transition joiners.. ( lots of grinding work to do to get metal C55 joiners to work) the plastic transition joiners by ME are very fragile & break very easily... the ME TO's are more prototypical in that the point rails go to the end of the stock rails as compared to the Atlas which only go half way... i am using ME C55 flex & have had 0 problems... all my new construction is & will be ME products... ANY HOW... thanks for sharing... vinny
I have one older style N-Scale locomotive (SD 38 style 4 axle road/switcher), that seems to jump the track on a certain turnout but none of the rest of my locomotives (EMD style 6 axles), does this. I'm suspecting that it has the larger flanged wheels on it. of which may be causing this locomotive to jump the track. If it does, is there a way to swap those larger flanged whels out with a more modern smaller flanged set of wheels and get that locomotive to function correctly and not jump the track on that turnout? Note 1 - I use Code 83 track and switches. Note 2 - That particular road/switcher is my favorite locomotive of which I use the most so I really don't want to just put it in a box and let it go to waste and have it feel rejected and neglected. Sorry. After a few years of running model trains I think that some of these locomotives (and other rolling stock), do seem to have (develop, or take on), their own personality and individual quirks even though they are nothing more than mechanically/electrically operated mechines. But I guess if humans can (develop, or take on), their own personality and individual quirks then so can machines, LOL. Note 4 - I don't want to have to try and change out the turnout unless it becomes absolutely necessary to do so (But it might be the defective culprit, who knows)? As I said that turnout only has problems with this track jumping on that one particular locomotive engine and even then the problem seems to exist in only one of the three different directions (when making the left turn from the staightaway input side from the main track but not from either of the the reversing loop sides of the switch and also no problem if proceding straight through the switch. Could you possibly advise me of what the problem might be? Anyway - Thanks for another great instructive/information video.
also forgot to mention that you must ensure that the locomotive wheels are in accordance with the NMRA standards gauge with atlas turnouts. as mine would cause derailments if not.
Mike, I know I'm late to the party here but after building two layouts with Atlas code 55, I have to tell you that the little frog wiring tab is a point of failure. I don't know if it's the mysterious metallurgy that the Atlas factory in China uses or if it's mechanical, but almost any Atlas frog I wired to the provided tab ended up becoming unpowered at some point...but my own soldered joints are solid. I've seen that same story corroborated by several other users. The points tend to work loose too. It's bad enough that I plan to build an all-new Colorado Midland in N scale using Peco code 55. I've never had a Peco turnout fail and I've used them in N scale and HOn3.
Thanks :) I have some Peco turnouts... but the thing is I want to build an American layout. Thanks for showing me Atlas. It looks like the one I want to use - might be buying some to compare. Too sad that there is no concrete of that.
I have had many problems with Atlas code 55 Turnouts they fell apart when trying to work with them . The point rails have a little retainer ring under the turnouts and once these fall off the point rails fall apart. .
Hi Mike. European tie (or sleeper in the UK) spacing: there is a guy in the UK (Underground Eric) who models the London Underground in OO (HO in the USA), but doesn't like the European spacing of the ties. He cuts the webbing between ALL of the ties and then adjusts the spacing to his liking. Obviously, this is incredibly time-consuming, but you do what it takes, right?
Hey Mike could you show the use of the ME code 80 to code 55 joiner with a code 80 turnouts? I am new back into the hobby and I do have a small modular with ME code 55 but I hate the ME turnouts and was thinking about using Atlas code 80 to replace them.Thanks Tim
What I was thinking of doing is to run the atlas code 80 remote switches but still us my ME code 55 track. ME turnouts do not have a good selection and at this time I am suck at building manual throws Thanks, Tim.
+Tim Kuehl Thanks Tim , Most guys use the Atlas joiner on the turnout then flatten the other side with pliers and solder the code 55 on top of the atlas joiner. Thanks , Mike
G'day Mike. I'm just getting back into this and decided to go with N scale. You blokes in the states seem to have access to a whole lot more gear than we do down in the lower corner. I want to use code 55, Peco of course and I would like to use some of the Atlas points because they have a nice sweep to them rather than going around a corner. Do you know of a joiner that will line these rails up or am I better off just sticking with Peco. I've spoken to some of the suppliers and they don't know diddely squat about it but just want to sell there wares to me. Could you please point me in the right direction. After watching this video I saw the main difference with them which has prompted me to contact you. Any help would be good. Thanks Mate.
I would stick with one or the other as the Peco 55 is actually 80 tall and 25 is under the tie strip so mixing would require fitting and soldering joints. Mike
Hello Mike: Do you have any videos on the difference in the types of tracks. I am new to N Scale train modeling and I am not good at a lot of wiring things - if this helps. Do you recommend a type of track if new to the N scale and I plan to just build my first layout on a 4x8 plywood sheet. If you recommend any type of books to read or videos to watch that would help.
I would go with Kato Unitrak , as it is likely the easiest way to go. As for new books if you can find an older copy of ABC's of model railroading or this one. fiferhobbysu770.corecommerce.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=14708 Videos, just keep searching around on YT. Thanks , Mike
i was using atlas code 55 & 80 80 was my main line 55 branch & yards trying to us a #5 switch in the replace of a #4 switch for my yards did not work out to well i found that in the early development of code 55 that they not making it for this purpose if you want to use these two you haft to reveres these two 16 years later no one makes a #4 switch in 55!!!
Very good video, I'll take three questions. Do joiners to code 55 are smaller than the joiners of code 80 ?? Can I use code 80 joiners ? and finally, Can I combine different brands? (Atlas and Peco , ME and Peco ) This certainly is the peculiarity of rail PECO
+Gerardo Amador Thanks , You need code 55 joiners for most 55 track. Peco uses the same joiner on both 55 and 80. You can mix 55 tracks but because of the duel base of the Peco it presents a little thinking and work. Why mix??? Thanks , Mike
I used peco flex code 80 on my helizes I built and am having issues with my larger locomotives staying on the track at a couple of joints. any suggestions for fixing this issue?
Hi Mike, I am just getting back into N scale after a long break. I am planning to use Atlas code 80 track on my layout. I liked the Peco double turnout, and I would like to use two of them in place of regular turnouts. I also could use a curved turnout as well for one siding that I want. I know the Peco is code 55, but would it be possible to it with the Micro-Engineering transition joiners?
Mike, Great vid. Can you use ME and Atlas track/turnouts together? If so, any performance or durability issues? BTW, thanks for your "get into the 21st Century" comment (which applies to DC-to-DCC, too). I switched out all my MT, Atlas, and other wheelsets to BLMAs. They run much better than even the MT plastic wheels, and they sound great, like a real train, going over breaks in the track. Those who want to still use their rolling stock with "Pizza Cutter" wheels should stick with the ancient track that came with their 1970s Christmas set. Thanks, Mike Ross
im really new to building my own custom set. I grew up in the 80s with the HO scale however, im now liking the smaller N scale. Can you explain to me what the diffrences is between 55 and 80.. sorry for the newbie question.
First question would be , why would you but if you do it would take some modification as the Peco 55 is actually code 80 tall with a portion buried in the tie strip so you would need to cut the lower base off the rail. Thanks , Mike
The PECO is not really a Code 55 - I think it looks bloody awful (yes, I'm English). I've no idea why Peco has such a great name over here in the 'States... If you want durability just buy their Code 80.
Code 55 Peco. Turn the track over and on the sleeper you will see a tiny arrow. That arrow should always point towards the inside of the curve. The inside track also has more spaces between the sleepers to enable the track the bend
Nicely done Mike. Thanks for taking the time to put together a video explaining the differences. This really helps.
I had frog problems with code 80 switches from atlas and my vintage n scale.
Mike, Excellent question and video. I have used the older Atlas code 55 and like you mentioned, the older pizza cutters did ride on the spikes, although I did not have any issues with the frogs. All of my equipment has since been upgraded to low profile wheel sets. One issue I did have with one Atlas code 55 turnout was with the points and where the point rail connected to the metal strip at it's pivot point near the frog. Since the turnout was already spiked to the layout and ballasted, I simply choose to solder the point rail to the metal contact strip. All of my visible Atlas code 55 turnouts were controlled with Caboose Industries sprung ground throws with zero problems. My hidden Atlas code 55 turnouts were controlled with Hump Yard Purveyance turnout controls with zero problems. The Hump Yard Purveyance controls work like a charm, but do take some care in setting them up. The neat thing with the Hump yard purveyance controls is they look like little Armstrong levers that can be mounted to the fascia of the layout.
A few questions I have Mike:
Is Atlas back in full production of the code 55 line or is supply still hit or miss?
How is supply with the Peco line?
How is supply with the Micro Engineering line?
Thanks again Mike for another informative how to video.
Rich S.
+RWSBaden Atlas is almost totally back in productuion.
Peco is always available.
ME is almost always available but has had a couple issues with broken tooling in the past.
Thanks , Mike
Thanks for taking a look and sticking with me Doug.
Mike
Always modelled in ATLAS FLEX... Tuff, durable and very easy to work with. Did I mention it was exactly precise as well?
Thanks Mike, lots of good information, good comparisons and pros and cons.
Thanks so much for taking a look.
Mike
Another great video Mike, I have been using Peco code 55 since my start in N scale. It's been working great for me. Looking forward to your next video!
+MWRR R Thanks and glad to hear the Peco is working well for you.
Mike
We found that using Atlas rail joiners on the Peco track over the years made the joints easier to install on the small flange. I guess that is because of a wider gap in the joiner. It has worked well for us especially since it is easier to see.
+Craig Lord Thanks Craig, Mike
Great comparison on n scale track. Thanks for the effort and time. Really well done.
+Peter CPRail8748 Thanks so much Peter. I am so glad you liked it.
Mike
Mike - thanks for the video. In Victoria Australia, Peco code 55 has the correct spacing and is our standard track, this being the case I will also be using Peco C55 for the American freelance layout that I am still planning and working on.
+Colin Mansell Thanks Colin , That will be cool. I enjoyed working with Peco 55
Mike
+Mike, I have a lot of your posts to view and comment on. So no need to respond to them all unless you want to. Colin.
I have nothing but the Atlas code 55 and very satisfied with the flex track and sectional track. all of the turnouts I have are the 1st generation and like most people that have them I haven't had any problems with them coming apart. I laid most of them before I realized the small quirks they had. and also at that time was a bit of a novice with the code 55. but have since learned like everyone else. I have noticed that if cleaned to hard the silver coating or something tends to come of the points and frog area and reveals a bit of copper color. again I don't know if it is me or manufacturing process. I use the caboose industry ground throws and don't have any issues other than being a bit large and out of scale. (can live with it) but if I was to start over I definitely would use the lessons learned with code 55 which was it is definitely fragil, be careful and take your time and don't rush to lay it as mentioned in the video as I can pop out of the ties. I did have that problem but it was my errors that caused it and not the way it is constructed. also on the Atlas, it does not have the holes for track nails pressed thru it which gives it the solid tie appearance. due to the small size of the ties, I do not recommend that you use the Atlas track nails as it can split the tie even if you punch the bottom side at the appropriate places. I have yet to purchase and of the new atlas turnouts so I don't know how they are compared to the gen 1 versions.
+stewarttrains98 Thanks Raymond , You could substitute the atlas nails for Peco track pins as the Peco pins are very thin and strong.
Thanks ,Mike
In Australia (well the state of Victoria) is prototypical to peco code 55. So of course I am only using this on my layout. I am debating Fast Track and building my own. Thanks again Mike for the posting.
Not just yet - I am trying to work out which ones I need. Era of late '40's to late '50's, I am not sure which size to get 4,#5,#6,#7, etc.
Found that interesting and helpful. I also liked reading all the comments. Mr. B.
Thanks so much, Mike
hi Mike... i have had a multitude of problems with my Atlas C55 turnouts.. the first thing is where the point rails pivot there is a tiny & i mean tiny clip that holds the rail in place.. well guess what that clip falls off causing the point rails to literally fall out.. i also have electrical conductivity with them... when i started with my C55 set up, i chose Atlas because at the time they were $1.00 cheaper per turnout than the other brands.. out of the 50 or so Atlas TO's i have on my layout more than 50% are defunct... "pennywise... dollar foolish"... as far as the Pico goes they make an excellent product except that they are NOT a true C55 & no-one makes metal transition joiners.. ( lots of grinding work to do to get metal C55 joiners to work) the plastic transition joiners by ME are very fragile & break very easily... the ME TO's are more prototypical in that the point rails go to the end of the stock rails as compared to the Atlas which only go half way... i am using ME C55 flex & have had 0 problems... all my new construction is & will be ME products... ANY HOW... thanks for sharing... vinny
+bnsf6951 Thanks for all the info there Vinny , Mike
+bnsf6951 T'anks for the info!
another great video mike...thanks
+C D “Carl” James Thank You Carl , I hope it helps you and others.
Mike
I wished you would have shown the the weathered Mirco Engineering Track which is extremely accurate, and look great. A huge time saver.
+xanadujohn79 There was really no need to as it is the same as none weathered to work with.
Thanks , Mike
Awesome video comparison! Thanks a bunch!
Thanks so much , I hope it helps
Hi Mike, our club has been using Peco Code 55 for many years, including the turnouts. We are very satisfied with it even with the larger tie spacing.
+Craig Lord Thanks Craig , I would be too.
Mike
I have one older style N-Scale locomotive (SD 38 style 4 axle road/switcher), that seems to jump the track on a certain turnout but none of the rest of my locomotives (EMD style 6 axles), does this. I'm suspecting that it has the larger flanged wheels on it. of which may be causing this locomotive to jump the track. If it does, is there a way to swap those larger flanged whels out with a more modern smaller flanged set of wheels and get that locomotive to function correctly and not jump the track on that turnout?
Note 1 - I use Code 83 track and switches.
Note 2 - That particular road/switcher is my favorite locomotive of which I use the most so I really don't want to just put it in a box and let it go to waste and have it feel rejected and neglected.
Sorry. After a few years of running model trains I think that some of these locomotives (and other rolling stock), do seem to have (develop, or take on), their own personality and individual quirks even though they are nothing more than mechanically/electrically operated mechines.
But I guess if humans can (develop, or take on), their own personality and individual quirks then so can machines, LOL.
Note 4 - I don't want to have to try and change out the turnout unless it becomes absolutely necessary to do so (But it might be the defective culprit, who knows)?
As I said that turnout only has problems with this track jumping on that one particular locomotive engine and even then the problem seems to exist in only one of the three different directions (when making the left turn from the staightaway input side from the main track but not from either of the the reversing loop sides of the switch and also no problem if proceding straight through the switch.
Could you possibly advise me of what the problem might be? Anyway - Thanks for another great instructive/information video.
If that is the case there is no way to change wheels , that I am aware of. You may want to check wheel gauge.
Mike
also forgot to mention that you must ensure that the locomotive wheels are in accordance with the NMRA standards gauge with atlas turnouts. as mine would cause derailments if not.
Mike, I know I'm late to the party here but after building two layouts with Atlas code 55, I have to tell you that the little frog wiring tab is a point of failure. I don't know if it's the mysterious metallurgy that the Atlas factory in China uses or if it's mechanical, but almost any Atlas frog I wired to the provided tab ended up becoming unpowered at some point...but my own soldered joints are solid. I've seen that same story corroborated by several other users. The points tend to work loose too. It's bad enough that I plan to build an all-new Colorado Midland in N scale using Peco code 55. I've never had a Peco turnout fail and I've used them in N scale and HOn3.
Thanks and I hear you. I never tout Atlas Track .
Thanks , Mike
very good info, if i were to change track i think i would go with peco, am using atlas now.
Peco is great track if you can live with the European tie spacing.
Mike
Thank you for sharing .Lots of good information.
Thanks :) I have some Peco turnouts... but the thing is I want to build an American layout. Thanks for showing me Atlas. It looks like the one I want to use - might be buying some to compare. Too sad that there is no concrete of that.
+seegurke93 Thanks , Mike
I have had many problems with Atlas code 55 Turnouts they fell apart when trying to work with them . The point rails have a little retainer ring under the turnouts and once these fall off the point rails fall apart. .
Thanks for the input Dennis. I have heard and read of many issues with Atlas 55.
Mike
Hi Mike. European tie (or sleeper in the UK) spacing: there is a guy in the UK (Underground Eric) who models the London Underground in OO (HO in the USA), but doesn't like the European spacing of the ties. He cuts the webbing between ALL of the ties and then adjusts the spacing to his liking. Obviously, this is incredibly time-consuming, but you do what it takes, right?
FOR SURE !!!!
Hey Mike could you show the use of the ME code 80 to code 55 joiner with a code 80 turnouts? I am new back into the hobby and I do have a small modular with ME code 55 but I hate the ME turnouts and was thinking about using Atlas code 80 to replace them.Thanks Tim
+Tim Kuehl I am not sure what track and combo you are asking about here??? Why not Atlas 55?? What is the problem with the ME turnouts?
Thanks , Mike
What I was thinking of doing is to run the atlas code 80 remote switches but still us my ME code 55 track. ME turnouts do not have a good selection and at this time I am suck at building manual throws
Thanks, Tim.
+Tim Kuehl Thanks Tim , Most guys use the Atlas joiner on the turnout then flatten the other side with pliers and solder the code 55 on top of the atlas joiner.
Thanks , Mike
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G'day Mike. I'm just getting back into this and decided to go with N scale. You blokes in the states seem to have access to a whole lot more gear than we do down in the lower corner. I want to use code 55, Peco of course and I would like to use some of the Atlas points because they have a nice sweep to them rather than going around a corner. Do you know of a joiner that will line these rails up or am I better off just sticking with Peco. I've spoken to some of the suppliers and they don't know diddely squat about it but just want to sell there wares to me. Could you please point me in the right direction. After watching this video I saw the main difference with them which has prompted me to contact you. Any help would be good. Thanks Mate.
I would stick with one or the other as the Peco 55 is actually 80 tall and 25 is under the tie strip so mixing would require fitting and soldering joints.
Mike
When curving flex track which side does the rail that moves go on? If it matters. Thanks!
Moving rail goes to the inside.
Thanks , Mike
Mike Fifer Thanks Mike!!!!
Maybe I missed it, but did you mention that the Peco switches are sprung?
+3.141 59 Good point and I did miss the fact thaty Peco turnouts have an over center spring in them to keep them left or right.
Thanks , Mike
how about fleischmann? I found their variety of tracks to be the biggest, are they just european look only?
We do not get it here.
Hello Mike: Do you have any videos on the difference in the types of tracks. I am new to N Scale train modeling and I am not good at a lot of wiring things - if this helps. Do you recommend a type of track if new to the N scale and I plan to just build my first layout on a 4x8 plywood sheet. If you recommend any type of books to read or videos to watch that would help.
I would go with Kato Unitrak , as it is likely the easiest way to go. As for new books if you can find an older copy of ABC's of model railroading or this one. fiferhobbysu770.corecommerce.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=14708
Videos, just keep searching around on YT.
Thanks , Mike
i was using atlas code 55 & 80 80 was my main line 55 branch & yards trying to us a #5 switch in the replace of a #4 switch for my yards did not work out to well i found that in the early development of code 55 that they not making it for this purpose if you want to use these two you haft to reveres these two 16 years later no one makes a #4 switch in 55!!!
Very good video, I'll take three questions.
Do joiners to code 55 are smaller than the joiners of code 80 ??
Can I use code 80 joiners ?
and finally,
Can I combine different brands? (Atlas and Peco , ME and Peco ) This certainly is the peculiarity of rail PECO
+Gerardo Amador Thanks , You need code 55 joiners for most 55 track. Peco uses the same joiner on both 55 and 80. You can mix 55 tracks but because of the duel base of the Peco it presents a little thinking and work. Why mix???
Thanks , Mike
I actually have an idea, we can use the concrete tracks for the NEW TRACKS that you place for safer services
That is certainly what the real railroads are doing.
Thanks , Mike
Your welcome :)
I used peco flex code 80 on my helizes I built and am having issues with my larger locomotives staying on the track at a couple of joints. any suggestions for fixing this issue?
+David Pope Are the joints soldered? were they soldered straight , then bent? I always recommend sectional track for a Helix.
Mike
Hi Mike, I am just getting back into N scale after a long break. I am planning to use Atlas code 80 track on my layout. I liked the Peco double turnout, and I would like to use two of them in place of regular turnouts. I also could use a curved turnout as well for one siding that I want. I know the Peco is code 55, but would it be possible to it with the Micro-Engineering transition joiners?
You do not need a transition joiner as the total height of the Peco code 55 is 80 and will join right up.
Thanks , Mike
Thanks Mike!!!!!!
You are very welcome.
Thanks , Mike
can you use atlas c55 turnouts on micro engineering flex track
I have never mixed them but I assume it should work.
Thanks , Mike
Mike, Great vid. Can you use ME and Atlas track/turnouts together? If so, any performance or durability issues? BTW, thanks for your "get into the 21st Century" comment (which applies to DC-to-DCC, too). I switched out all my MT, Atlas, and other wheelsets to BLMAs. They run much better than even the MT plastic wheels, and they sound great, like a real train, going over breaks in the track. Those who want to still use their rolling stock with "Pizza Cutter" wheels should stick with the ancient track that came with their 1970s Christmas set. Thanks, Mike Ross
+mikerossscuba I have never used the Atlas or ME track but I do know they will work together.
Thanks Mike , Mike
Some of us run what we can afford . Guess your ultra rich so your in the 21 century.
How long is an N scale straight track in that middle pack? Whats a frog?
They are 36" and here is info on frogs.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_switch
@@N-Scale hey thanks Mike for the reply what I was referring to was the short track
@@jeffwardlow4626 I do not know what you need here. Sorry , Mike
im really new to building my own custom set. I grew up in the 80s with the HO scale however, im now liking the smaller N scale. Can you explain to me what the diffrences is between 55 and 80.. sorry for the newbie question.
Code 55 is 55 thousandths tall and code 80 is 80 thousandths tall.
Mike
Hi Mike,
I can use peco code 80 whit atlas code 55?
Thx.
Viktor
Not without filing and cutting.
Mike
Mike Fifer Thx Mike!
Nice video Mike.
+Steves Trains Thanks so much Steve. Mike
great review just love peco...........
I did to , on my last layout.
Thanks , Mike
I decided for Kato....my best Idea ever :-)
I gotta agree.
Mike
Hello everybody , anyone has any experience with mixing rails ?
I think to mix peco 55 with atlas 55 .
Who can tell me anything about it ?
First question would be , why would you but if you do it would take some modification as the Peco 55 is actually code 80 tall with a portion buried in the tie strip so you would need to cut the lower base off the rail.
Thanks , Mike
I have a PECO and am satisfied .......
+Harald Schmitz I was always happy with Peco.
Mike
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The PECO is not really a Code 55 - I think it looks bloody awful (yes, I'm English). I've no idea why Peco has such a great name over here in the 'States... If you want durability just buy their Code 80.
The 55 does look better with same durability.
Mike