We used Ross/Gargraves on the club modular layout and I use Atlas on my home layout. Ross turnouts are very reliable. Atlas, of course, is more realistic with scale width ties. The biggest factor for me is that Atlas is much quieter due to its solid rails. I bought my Atlas track used at a low price, so cost was not a factor. My only regret was using their Flextrack. It is a big PITA to bend and create smooth joints on the curves. Sectional track is much faster and easier to use. The new, improved Atlas turnouts are very smooth and they are electrically reliable. Some older versions had undersized jumper wires that failed. I took the belt and suspenders approach and added feeders to each center rail before installing them. I also replaced any older flimsy Atlas rail joiners with the new, heftier ones.
Bob
