I hear code 55 is more realistic to prototype than code 80. I haven't bought much track yet or switch points, so I am wondering which code to go for. I dont know if my loco and rolling stock will run on 80 as I was told the wheels would be too big. Would I have to replace the wheels?? I don't know if I could replace the locos wheels. I'de prefer to keep things simple at this stage. I also was told that code 55 in more delicate meaning derailments can become mroe frequent.
Is there much difference between the 2 codes, I'm oped to comments from anyone working with either codes.
Oh yeah I am modeling in N scale.
Posted by Russ Bellinis (Member # 2377) on :
Code 55 is smaller than code 83. There is also code 70 in between code 55 and code 83. You can get code 55 track from Microengineering, but the smallest turnouts available are in code 70. These are also offered by Microengineering, but only #6. On the other hand, almost every type of track offered in code 100 is also offered in code 83. In addition code 55 and code 70 are more expensive than code 83. As far as wheels go the problem is the size of the flanges. If your equipment is running rp25 wheels, you shouldn't have any problem. If you have European equipment with the large flanges, you need to run code 100.
Posted by jalcubed (Member # 2837) on :
Thanks Russ
I've found out that every question I have, 10 other people have it as well, that is as it appears over at The Gauge, there was a very helpful thread on code 50 etc.
Anyway I think i'll just stick with Code 80, it will mean a few less problems at this stage.