09-26-2011, 01:38 PM
I was thinking about the #4 turnout issue - having a layout up at 50+ inches probably helps with the aesthetics, as you can't see the harsh angles as in a top view. As an example, my layout is set at 58 inches and uses Atlas CL #4s. What I gain is longer yard tracks and longer spurs. I think this is a good trade-off as long as we're using 50 footers and GPs. Now, on a lower layout with a more bird's eye view, the #6s may be warranted.