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Reply to "To FasTrack or Not to FasTrack"

A lot of good info here.  I have always used tubular track and as so, I have a boat load of it, including O22 and O72 switch tracks, both remote and manual.  

So it boils down to cost.  When the time comes for me to build my permanent layout, if I come into a windfall of cash, maybe I'll consider FasTrack, Atlas or Gargraves which I have used in the distant past.  

One other issue with non-tubular track is Lionel's sliding shoes.  I had a few K-Line O72 switches where the sliding shoes kept getting hung up.  I can't recall if Gargraves switches have the same issue.  

On a similar note to this subject are the Williams by Bachmann operating cars.  They need no remote track sections to operate.  I wrote to Bachmann and asked if more of these type cars are being considered.  Unfortunately, "Not at this time" was the response.

Think how easy it would be to have your operating milk car, cattle car or any of the remotely controlled cars, operate anywhere on your layout.  On straight as well as curved track.  No exact positioning required !

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