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Hi DGP, There is no comparison visually, AtlasO to ScaleTrax.  I use SuperO, but that's not the point. I did some photos on tracks. I'll post. On the close ups you can see more detail. I have a bit of ScaleTrax & Atlas O. AtlasO is sturdy track, but heavier looking. AtlasO swtich motors are rather flimsy, but seem to work ok. ScaleTrax itself is on the flimsy side, meaning if handled roughly the rails can pop out of the ties. The electrical tabs are a bit flimsy also. Once installed & secured all is good. I don't have any ScaleTrax switches. In my mind, ScaleTrax has never really caught on the way it should have. Retailers seemed reluctant to carry it. Not sure why. I think it's almost as smooth & quiet as SuperO. If noise is a concern do not use FasTrack, it cannot be silenced. It's just what it is, noisy, but works very good.

    Once installed & ballasted, ScaleTrax is possibly the best looking track ever. Ok...SuperO is right there, but only comes in 036 switches. As Dave said, roller wear is not an issue at all, don't let that be a part of your decision.

    I also have some Gargraves, possibly the best track of all time. I does look a bit clunky with the tie & rail size, but works very well. Many world class layouts are Gargraves with Ross switches.

I posted the photos for adapting track to SuperO, but you can see the different tracks in detail. Anyway hope the photos help.

    Very best, Don Johnson (superotrackdon)

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