03-29-2011, 05:21 PM
jonte Wrote:Dear All
Reading another, earlier post on here, I discovered that the Peco Code 83 range is probably more suited to railroading having been engineered to NMRA standards.
However, I think its probably a little too coarse for a switch layout?
Your thoughts appreciated.
Jonte.
Jonte,
From my point of view, you've answered your own question. If this is to be an operational switching layout (which I assume it is) functionality in trackwork will come before appearance. With the Peco Code 83 North American style, the appearance only suffers a little. But trying to create a reliably running switching layout to Proto:87 (for example) will be much more of a challenge - not impossible, but requiring more emphasis on trackwork and rolling stock than you might care to commit to.
Andrew