does it matter which way you lay track

[gisa]

Hahaha poor Alistair...when people think of AS, his name is the first thing that comes up.

Thanks for the advice! Will do!


Gisa ^^

 

[Gandalf0444]

LOL well he does seem to have the most trouble.

 

[Forest_Runner]

Experience appears to show that laying track consistently in the same direction achieves a better result,

Aye.....that's the way I do it. It's just a cosmetic preference for me, as appearance at points/switches/junctions (whatever your prefered terminology is) is considerably better with the way sleepers/ties align - and depending on the track used, the rails as well. Naturally some improvisation is required for triangles or wye configurations.

Cheers,
Simon.

 

[Alan_Yeomans]

What do people mean by "correct"?

If it means you lay the track in the same direction as the train is meant to travel, then what is the "correct" way for a section of single track where trains travel in both directions?

To me, this issue never made any sense and I take no notice which way I lay tracks. They always work and if the initial orientation of the train or signal is not what I want, it's one click to change it.

QFT. ...........