Peter Vanvliet --
Welcome to S. Regarding rail sizes, you are correct. S is 2.5 times N, so
code 40 rail in N scale is equivalent to code 100 rail in S. This corresponds
roughly to most American Class 1 mainline rail. Most S scale standard-gauge
flextrack is code 100 (manufactured by Tomalco and Scenery Unlimited). Tomalco
also makes code 83 and code 70 flex. Code 125 (really closer to 133) flex is
made by S Helper Service.
I use code 83 for yards and secondary trackage, and code 70 for industrial
spurs. I am one of the unusual modelers who builds all of his track and
turnouts from scratch.
Given your description of your interests, I recommend that you avoid so-called
"hirail" (American Flyer compatible). Use the NASG/NMRA track and wheel
standards. Track and wheel gauges are available for the National Association
of S Gaugers (whether or not you are a member). Go to www.nasg.org for info.
Most scale standard-gaugers use Kadee S or HO couplers (they operate
interchangeably with each other). Some use Sergent couplers, more prototypical
in appearance, but they will not mate with Kadees.
Dick Karnes
Mercer Island WA
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