One of the charms of tinplate trains is the all metal construction, including the track. Plastic roadbed track works well for floor layouts, but visually, traditional track enhances the look of any layout. Even Gargraves, with it's wooden ties, can't match the look of black oxide coated metal ties and tinplated rails. Also, traditional track is available in wider curves and is more easily modified. Admittedly, the "11-series" Lionel Corporation track imported from China by MTH is junk, but the old "10-series" MTH track manufactured by EBR in New Jersey and our "USA Track" made in Pennsylvania will give years of service.
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