Southern Pacific Switching Layout

[Green_Elite_Cab]

Hmm.. Peco code 100 seems to have European spaced ties and it looks too "Toy-like" for a switching layout. I know I should get Pecos, but Micro-Engineering track look pretty good too. I just don't know how I feel about spending more than $150 on just turnouts.

The tie spacing on Peco switches are only slightly shorter. Its not really that noticeable, even if you lay a piece of atlas track over it. Also, the small radius turnout DO look toy-like, but you wouldn't be using them.

That said, I just did the math on using Atlas code 83 #6 switches and Caboose hobbies ground throws (the sprung type). its gonna cost you about $104 through MB Klein. This would be a good way to do things, but it does add a little work.