CSam,
Good point, the engines do look more massive with the smaller rails.
Phil,
1. The slow connection is worse with my website because of the large number of photographs. Its worth the wait
2. It may easier to bend for tighter curves, but You don't need to disassemble to bend it for normal curves. I just bent O-45 curves without disassembling. You do have to overbend it to get it to stay for tight curves like O-45. Overbending that much runs the risk of breaking the ties. I was able to do it without breaking it. Taking it apart prevents breaking the ties. The curves in the photos are larger and can easily be done without disassembling. I've attached an unedited clip from my video showing two pieces put together and how easily they bend. These were used to create an ~O-95 curves.
3. Yes, MTH uses plastic ties. Because plastic ties are softer and more flexible, they absorb sound better. ScaleTrax and Atlas track (plastic also) is very quiet.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Rich
