First time poster, long time train enthusiast. I've had trains since the age of 8 but I have never built a detailed model. Now that I've gotten a bit older and have a shop to work in I figure it is about time. My question today is about track. I have a lot of Atlas code 80 track, lots of flex, turnouts, etc but I've been looking through all my books and magazines and have seen different types of track used. My local stores mostly have Atlas code 80 and Atlas code 55. So the question begs, should I stick with the 80 because once all is said and done it will look accurate enough or should I move to code 55 because the brown ties and rail size will always look that much better.
Also with roadbed, is cork roadbed or track-bed (by woodland scenics) better. Am I right to think that you won't be seeing either once its finished?
Also with roadbed, is cork roadbed or track-bed (by woodland scenics) better. Am I right to think that you won't be seeing either once its finished?