03-02-2009, 12:53 PM
Atlas Snap line is junk.
Peco is a respectable name...and Micro Engineering has long been a renowned name for aesthetic qualities. That being said, I've had flawless operation for years out of Atlas Custom line and accordingly don't see Peco, Shinohara, or ME as being close to worth it unless I'm going to replace all of my existing HO track.
I enjoy building my own turnouts. I'd recommend searching on the internet for tips on hand laying turnouts. Many people use templates, but they are definitely not necessary (and remove some of the custom benefits of hand laying). I think Nachoman was hand laying some fine dual gauge turnouts...and Tetters build a gorgeous double slip using Fast Track jigs. I've built a couple 3-way stub switches...but I bow to Tetters and Nachoman for both the quality and awesomeness of theirs'.
Peco is a respectable name...and Micro Engineering has long been a renowned name for aesthetic qualities. That being said, I've had flawless operation for years out of Atlas Custom line and accordingly don't see Peco, Shinohara, or ME as being close to worth it unless I'm going to replace all of my existing HO track.
I enjoy building my own turnouts. I'd recommend searching on the internet for tips on hand laying turnouts. Many people use templates, but they are definitely not necessary (and remove some of the custom benefits of hand laying). I think Nachoman was hand laying some fine dual gauge turnouts...and Tetters build a gorgeous double slip using Fast Track jigs. I've built a couple 3-way stub switches...but I bow to Tetters and Nachoman for both the quality and awesomeness of theirs'.
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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