05-18-2011, 05:27 PM
dave_long Wrote:Hi Jon,
They look pretty smart anyway the photos just make them look quite high. I'm only 5'7" but still like a high layout.
Onto ME turnouts unfortunately I've not used them before and my order (placed back in January) still haven't arrived yet. You must remember I'm a P4 modeller for my UK stuff so if you take my line on it then your never going to get 100% through the frogs. However if you read carefully a few reviews of ME turnouts the outer check rails are close enough to the stock rails to actually have an effect on the wheels (although I cannot verify this yet) this is why they are not good for UK 00 gauge. Then your other topic would be the wheelsets if you want as good running as you can possibly get then standard wheels across the fleet would be a good idea (but expensive) although you can get Kadee wheels sets in the UK.
I could go on.
Dave
Thanks for the compliment, Dave. I'm flattered!!
Sorry to put you on the spot about ME, but thanks for your honest and prompt response. Funnily enough, I also wrote to Lance earlier today for his take on them - he's gradually replacing his Atlas items with them - generously, he responded (since I wrote to your goodself earlier). Apart from one or two problems with conductivity, he says they're fine - it's just a case of as and when you can get them, as you've already kindly pointed out. I'll have a look on ebay - although not totally dismissing Peco Code 83 - I wonder how the Treneglos boys are getting on with them?
The search goes on - might even just stick with my own for now - not sure. Just going round in circles. Anyway, on with the carpentry!!!!
Best wishes.
Jon