"Ceri Thomas" wrote . Yes I was looking for compatibility with connection of mixed makes etc.
I would suggest picking a brand that looks ok to you and ok with the bank manager if you are building a big layout, and stick to it. As far as I know, the Hornby brand is all the same rail profile (Shape) so OK there, but they have "trainset" style points (Switches). The other common brand in the UK is Peco, who make a variety of profiles, so if you choose this brand, ensure it is all the same i.e., code 100, or code 80 etc. The points (Switches) again can vary as they have a "Set track" range (Like Hornby's trainset points) and "Streamline" which are er, more streamline and not so sharp curved, more akin to the real thing.
I hope this helps and doesn't confuse.
Andy Sollis CVMRD
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