I was reading through at least one thread that seriously bashed the Aristocraft switches and also went and looked through the links for the "fixes" to bring them up to par.
I am a bit dismayed to see that there are a number of complaints, apparently justifiable, about the Aristocraft turnout quality. Are they really that bad?
I am planning on running the code 332 Stainless track because everything I have read so far indicates that it is the best for the outdoor environment, especially for reliable powered rail and general survival. The closest dealer sells the Aristocraft track and he spoke highly of it.
So far I have only found one other vendor with code 332 SS track which is H&R / TDV, but they sell only one size switch. I noticed that their track is a bit more expensive but they supply nicer rail joiners which probably accounts for most of the price difference.
After playing with the layout software it seems like the #6 Aristocraft switch fits perfectly with sectional track to minimize having to custom cut the track. The sectional track is important to me for now, because I want to be able to try several things out before I commit to a "final" design.
Any recommendations?
Tom
I am a bit dismayed to see that there are a number of complaints, apparently justifiable, about the Aristocraft turnout quality. Are they really that bad?
I am planning on running the code 332 Stainless track because everything I have read so far indicates that it is the best for the outdoor environment, especially for reliable powered rail and general survival. The closest dealer sells the Aristocraft track and he spoke highly of it.
So far I have only found one other vendor with code 332 SS track which is H&R / TDV, but they sell only one size switch. I noticed that their track is a bit more expensive but they supply nicer rail joiners which probably accounts for most of the price difference.
After playing with the layout software it seems like the #6 Aristocraft switch fits perfectly with sectional track to minimize having to custom cut the track. The sectional track is important to me for now, because I want to be able to try several things out before I commit to a "final" design.
Any recommendations?
Tom