https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/10/code-83-or-code-100.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=code-83-or-code-100 Model railroads and model trains Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:40:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/10/code-83-or-code-100.html#comment-463 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:49:44 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/10/code-83-or-code-100-2.html#comment-463 Hi,
If you have new stock then go with 83. If you have oldish stock then go with 100. Oldish stock has larger wheel flanges therefore, it needs the larger track size to accommodate it.
Go with steel track instead of brass as brass tends to get dirty very, very quickly. The only thing that I like brass for is the realistic look – especially when it has been weathered properly. The other thing I find with brass is that it does not conduct the electricity very well when using fishplates.
I use brass in sidings only where they are covered and will not attract as much dirt.
Happy modelling !
Keith

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