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Reply to "2 rail sales numbers down"

I agree with SundayShunter.  Reversing loops are no problem at all with DCC as several manufacturers including Tony's train exchange have the simple automatic electronics board for seamless reversing.  So easy! and so much easier than years ago.  This has been available for at least 25 years without separate switches and sensors or other devices needed.

I also agree that some 3 rail sales clearly go to 2 railers who convert the items.  I recently purchased an MTH NH GP7 from Beth - converted to 2 rail wheels, constructed proper longer pilots and repainted handrail stantions correctly after creating new proper railings for the extended pilot stairs.  Part of the hobby used to be modeling what you wanted. 

I have to believe that Atlas will now get its act together over the next 2 years or so and will be offering both 2 and 3 rail as 2 rail is a large part of their business.  BTW, the reason that 2 rail track has been out of stock is that there has been a strong run on it during the pandemic.  2 rail may be growing - just look at Sunset/3rd rail's offerings - they are difficult for dealers to stock though.

J2M

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