Did you buy the Atals complete set? I would change the turnouts to Peco. It is a great start and gives you options in operating like passing track for slower locos. I added a lot of extras to the basic layout.
I laid my track on homosote and it holds the track very well. Did not solder the track and used the drops that came with the set. New drops were done with wired track connectors. Don R showed me how to make my own(real easy)
Lay your track out and wire a few drops and run the engines to make are the track is reliable.
Bad problems with Suoer Pretzel. Largest curve is 18 inch and you cannot operate large steam. I run 2-4-0 and usually take the front two trucks off as they hang up on the turnouts?
Good luck and my number is 337 3441925. Call anytime
DT
I laid my track on homosote and it holds the track very well. Did not solder the track and used the drops that came with the set. New drops were done with wired track connectors. Don R showed me how to make my own(real easy)
Lay your track out and wire a few drops and run the engines to make are the track is reliable.
Bad problems with Suoer Pretzel. Largest curve is 18 inch and you cannot operate large steam. I run 2-4-0 and usually take the front two trucks off as they hang up on the turnouts?
Good luck and my number is 337 3441925. Call anytime
DT