Todd Poole posted:Thank you Carl and Mixed Freight. You have helped me cement some final decisions on track: Ross switches and flex track, Z-stuff signals and Dz2500 motors for the switches. Carl mentioned that CG flex can be a tough learning curve (no pun intended). Is Ross flex better or should I just go with Atlas flex or is all Flex 3 rail a challenge to shape?
Todd P.
Sorry Todd, weather is finally nice here, so outdoor stuff needed attention.
If you want to work with flex track, Gargraves should be the choice. Atlas flex is tough to bend, I don't believe Ross has a flex track. I can only tell you that you are choosing a difficult construction method. Learning the techniques of this build and the small nuances may take more time than you want it to and cause frustration.
There are videos on the 'net and many posts on this forum to learn what you need to know. It could easily be a 2-3 year project, depending on this size of the layout, to get to Benchwork, Roadbed and track down.
There are a few build threads going on now that you can look at to gain some perspective and knowledge. The challenge will be fun and rewarding.
