siltec

Check out this site for small layout ideas:

http://www.carendt.com/

Well the link still works and I have orded one with some blades. First time I have tried one of these Ebay China stores, but all the reports seem to suggest so long as order is not too big no custom problems.

Must say I am not impressed with the cutters supplied by Cameo/Graftec and and glad to have found this post.

David

Why not convert modern two rail to three rail? While it might not look realistic, but the three rail sytem provides a realistic set up. The reverse loop is the most obvious problem not encountered by three rail. OK, you would have to make your own track, or at least add a 3rd rail to two rail track. I believe Wrenn three rail was fine but have not seen it very often. HD tinplate is an acquired taste. I like it  but it is not everyones cup of tea. Trix track is usuable by basically pretty awful for anything other than a museum display or experimentation.

Whatever, have fun.

David

While I have been interested in model railways for some time I have just got around to creating a decent layout. In my journey to this point I discovered Hornby Dublo 3 rail tinplate track. Compared with current offerings it is lovely stuff. Concurrently I have taken an interest in model trams and discovered 3 rail automation. HD track is actually no good for 3 rail automation, but Trix 3 rail track is. Not as good as HD track, but a challenge. My layout will now have a HD railway and Trix tramway. I like the idea of 3 rail for a tramway so avoiding the faff of a model overhead supply.

Aesthetically I have no problem with 3 rail. OK, it might not look realistic, but real railways do not operate in half mile squares either!

There are also good technical advantages in using 3 rail. Reverse loops and points being at the top.

Any hobby is a personal activity so need not follow fashion or fads. Model railways offer a very wide range of options, there is enough for everyone to have fun.