Model Railroad VLog: Hand Laying N Scale Turnouts: Part 55

http://modelrr.oakviewresources.com/ In this series, I show how I build turnouts for my model railroad.
Installing the Turnout :Part 4. Uh...I'm up to part 55 on this series. Ok. I guess this is really kind of nuts. Viva La Internet!

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[sfboy714]

i just started using peco code 55 flex track. is it any different from the atlas track? i find it harder to lay down. but the turnouts are beautiful. they look really smooth.

[thebige61]

I've heard that peco code 55 is really code 80 rail that's been molded deeper into the ties. That's probably why it's a bit more difficult to work with. I agree that they do make nice turnouts...pricey...but good.

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[sfboy714]

what kind of track are you using?

[thebige61]

Atlas Code 55 Flex Track

[Python909]

im thinking of using code 55 track because it looks more realistic and not like any dramatic turning. but ive had a piece before and the sleepers on the turnouts get in the way and im struggling to make a decision on whether to use code 80 because of its ease of use or using code 55 for a more realistic look...

is it a tough or more confusing using code 55 or not, ive been using model railways for a while but never tried it, please message back

cool vids by the way

[sfboy714]

the rail is sunk inside the ties. but it is a little bit better because there are no inner spikes to hold the rail together. so it is better on turnouts and other crossings. i used to have code 80 atlas flex track. untill a local train shop guy told me that it is not the best. so i switched over.

[capograced]

Another outstanding series. I've enjoyed all the videos you've done and eagerly watched ALL of them. If you have any more tutorials coming up, I'll look forward to watching those as well. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[NSmoosedog]

Thanks for your great series. I have a hard enough time keeping my HO straight. And YOU are working "N scale"? Hmmmm maybe I can try the caulk thing instead of nails. You sir are a master modeler.

[rgs455atw]

great series, thanks for sharing.