Need some expert opinions on whether to use Aristo USA (14 ties per foot) or Euro (11 ties per foot) particularily regarding ballasting. I have large outdoor garden areas but need to know which to go with before a small fortune is invested. Thought the spacing on the ties may make a significant difference in holding the track in place - or does it matter? Thanks for any help you can give me.
I am using a mix, but at the Morris Arboreuteum, we also mix, and there is really no way to go.
The Euro track has wider spacing because it is supposed to represent Euro narrow gauge.
The USA version is closer to standard gauge spacing.
So it’s mostly optics.
Easy answer is depending on whether your going to run Standard Guage trains or Narrow Gauge trains ?
Standard Guage = American style
Narrow Guage = Euro Style
Or if your not picky, just use what ever, once its ballasted unless your very “scale oriented”, chances are you’ll never even notice the differences.[8D]
I have a mix of both (mostly by accident) and I see no difference in ballasting as far as any grip is concerned. As stated earlier, it’s a matter of optics…
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I also have A MIX OF BOTH like T. J. IT’S ALL ARISTO CRAFT, IT’S BEEN WORKING FOR ME , but i am replaceing the rail joiners as i do track maintance , with split jaw joiners . BEN[:)]
I use Euro track only for looks. And I use split jaw rail joiners for the best secure and electrical connection. There are some here that solder jumpers using a resistance welder, but I didn’t want to solder 150+ connections. Ballast should be OK either way. Ray
Hi cantrall
US style for standard gauge railway
Euro for narrow gauge
But thats only if you want to be fussy.
regards John
I’ve used a mix of both USA and Euro AristoCraft track, and it’s really hard to tell the difference from a distance. Unless I get up close and really try to see where the different types are, it’s not noticeable enough to concern me.