I just finished laying all Ross sectional track and switches on my 20 x 13 layout. I picked it because it looks better (spikes, rail entirely on top of the ties), and is only marginally more expensive than Gargraves. I still think so, but I can't say the process was easy. The 72" diameter curved sections are slightly too broad. That is to say, if you put 8 sections together, you end up with something less than 180 degrees and 2-3 inches too wide. I though I was crazy until a layout builder recently confirmed the problem, and told me that you have to bend the curves a bit (even though they're rigid) to make it work. Then, you end up having to re-trim the ends to make them square. Overall, I found it difficult to get kink-free curves, but the end result is nice-looking trackwork. Bottom line: if you want to stick sections together and run trains, I wouldn't use Ross. If you enjoy doing trackwork and appreciate how good Ross looks when painted and ballasted, go for it like I did.
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