hello all, i have just recently recommited my self to getting back into model railroading. i have been away from hobbies for many, many years. I have worked on Cristmas display's with my father and Grandfathers when I was much younger. things have changed Greatly since then, ( i have just turned 60 on the 15th of nov this year). I have received 2 Bachmann starter kits for Christmas last year. My Wife has encouraged me to take up a hobbie. I settled on model railroading. i have been working on a permanent layout (for now). after reading the forums, and attempting to gain knowledge on the current status of the options available on the net, I decided to go with Atlas code 80 track, for that is the most previelant option i have with my local Hobby shop. I recently spent over 100.00 dollars on Atlas track for more flexability on the layout. Now I am seeing problems with the rerailers and switches. My locos derail after or before they cross the Rerailers and turnouts. I am thinking that the plastics in the above mentioned track segments are the problem. I'm asking, Has anyone experianced this problem and resolved a solution to it? My loco's are: Steam loco's are: 4-8-4 and  a 4-4-0 ( Kits are Empire builder and Prarie Flyer). I will appreciate any and all ideas and all solutions to this problem. because of this problem, my 4-8-4 took a canyon dive off my table, broke the forward truck, casting tab, and Really dinged up the cow catcher and bell, I Thank you all in advance for any and All Advice. Dave(gandoff)

Hey everyone, Any recommendations on the best Track code to use with N scale modeling, such as, What works best for operation and what looks best on the layout?