@Mainliner posted:Just curious to know if any of you folks have ever removed the middle rail from your layout to achieve a more realistic track profile. I understand that doing so would require a new train control configuration.
Just my opinion but, that would be a TOTAL waste of time! The rail size on 3-rail track systems is historically WAY TOO LARGE for 2-Rail SCALE modeling. Much better to purchase properly sized 2-Rail track & turnouts, with proper sized ties. Then there is always the option of hand-laid track on individual wood ties.