Atlas code 55 turnouts and Micro Engineering code 55 flextrack are my choice
With my previous layouts, I have consistently favored N scale Atlas turnouts and Micro Engineering flextrack, both code 55.
- They look realistic
- They are reliable
- They are reasonably priced
For this layout, the materials I chose to purchase are no exception.
While other brands, such as Peco, manufacture Fine Scale Code 55 track and turnouts – which I used extensively on some older European layouts – the tie spacing does not look prototypical for North American railroads.
Reliable operations
Mixing two track manufacturers is not generally advisable for reliable operations, but Atlas and Micro Engineering seem to connect without any issues. On my previous layout, I did not experience any trackwork problems or derailments that impacted operating sessions.
