I have wanted to use N-Gauge Peco Code 55 track on my new layout.  I have not been able to find Insulfrog switches in Peco Code 55, only Electrofrog.  I can find Peco Insulfrog switches in Code 80, but have wanted to stick with Code 55 track.

Does anyone know where I can find Peco Code 55 Insulfrog switches?  Will I need to switch my focus to another manufacturer, like ME to find them?

Thanks for your help.

I am not sure it is prototypical. The Walthers track bumper is way better, but I just can't throw stuff away without at least trying a little re-engineering. Besides, this is for my buddy's layout but as I sat here and looked at the new version, I thought it might have been possible to find something like this in a busy passenger terminal where a really beefy train control device could serve a legitimate purpose.

Gang,

I'm looking for preference on programming tracks. It seems like there are two ways to look at this issue:

1) programming track that is part of the layout with scenery, etc. Sometimes isolated with electrical switches, etc. Sometimes, a piece of track completely isolated from the railroad to ensure components do not accidentally get fried. The computer interface can easily be connected to the DCC loconet.

Did I read somewhere (not sure where) that using crossings, say 15, 20 ,25 degrees etc. are a bad thing and lead to problems?

I going to run N gauge PECO code 80 (starting gathering /hoard ,flex track ,turnouts etc.)

Thankyou

Paul T