Atlas and Peco track ?

[Colbert]

Hello Happy Members !
Can I connect the Atlas code 100 track with the Peco code 100 track ? Thanks for your help. Thanks for your help.

 

[migalyto]

Dont see any reason why you couldnt.

I use Atlas flex and Peco turnouts together on my layout. I use code 83, but it should still be the same pricipal.

 

[Iron Horseman]

Can I connect the Atlas code 100 track with the Peco code 100 track ?

Yes, my former club standard was Atlas flex track with Peco turnouts.

 

[Colbert]

Thanks for your help Gentlemen.

 

[Colbert]

I will know very soon if I can use Peco and Hornby code 100 track with Atlas code 100 track because I ordered an Atlas #176 crossing. Wait and see...

 

[trailrider]

The only problem I have ever encountered with Peco turnouts is one case where wheels would sometimes pick the frog. Solved it by placing a .010" thick shim inside the guard rail on the one side. I think Peco Code 100 are actually OO scale, whereas they now advertise Code 83 as being "to American standards". Frankly, that one instance was the only one with the Code 100 Peco turnout, and easily solved.

 

[timlange3]

Yes, but you will need to stick the tip of your tongue out while you are doing this.

 

[Colbert]

Got it !

 

[Colbert]

I discovered that the Atlas track is made in China. WTF ! The Atlas and the Peco track don't work very well together. Because the heights of the sleepers are not exactly the same. But, with the rails joiners it seems it could work...

 

[Smudge617]

I discovered that the Atlas track is made in China. WTF ! The Atlas and the Peco track don't work very well together. Because the heights of the sleepers are not exactly the same. But, with the rails joiners it seems it could work...

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Like I said, you really need to shim the peco track to the same height as the Atlas, it's going to cause connection and electrical problems if you don't, some cardboard or something similar would work.

 

[Colbert]

Thanks for all your replies guys. I forgot to mention that the Peco track is much better than Atlas.

 

[flyboy2610]

I have a mixture of Peco and Atlas track on my layout. I've never had any issues.