@Rockershovel posted:I have to say, I’m not getting the feeling that Lionel are fully committed to this.
I see what you are trying to achieve, but if I were approaching it I’d go for On30. Similar size to S, lots of choice for track and rolling stock, Bachman and AMS prices and reliability and if you WANT something a bit “special”, the rare Mountain Models 2-8-2 locos and San Juan Car Co rolling stock.
I did consider On30, I am a big fan on On30. A previous 6x12 O layout also had On30 climbing a mountain. My brother was a big 'N' modeler, and my work with On30 convinced him to try it, he is now building his 3rd On30 layout.
I thought about doing a version of the layout in On30, but I don't think there would be much different or anything new to learn from the effort. I have included On30 in layout designs here on the forum - no interest from forum readers. I had not worked with S before, it is new and a bit of a stretch.
There is much to like about 'S', just too many problems for me with S FasTrack. Still continuing the effort, perhaps things will go better as the build evolves.
