12-13-2015, 09:44 AM
Quote:I will try code 75 next time I build a layout
Hi there. I'm using Code 75 myself as that's what I had when I built a British layout. I find that the American diesels don't overpower the track and, to me, it seems to fit a lightly laid shortline better. But saying that, I've always used a lighter rail than standard. On 16 mm narrow gauge for example, the "standard" rail is Code 200, which is OK for big steamers and a big line, but for my little industrial type loco's I used Code 100 f/b. because it looked more in keeping. If I had the space to build a mainline USA 'road, I'd use Code 83 on the main with 75 in the yards.
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