Kevin,
I agree. I’m a self confessed rivet counter and model in 014 as I like to get as close to the prototype as possible. This includes the track, which, of course I’m having to build myself, in my case using Karlgarin code 100 rail to represent modern day WHR / FFR. The issue anyone like Lionheart has making the investment in manufacturing RTR track representing 2 foot gauge is which standard to choose as it varies so much. Considerations are not only rail weight, but fixings to the sleepers, the shape of the sleeper, the size and material of the sleepers themselves along with the distance between sleepers. Even the L&B had track ranging from simple spikes, to clips and bolts, clips and bolts with bearing plates when the SR re laid the main line and even used reinforced concrete sleepers. The 014 modeller is likely to want these details right and resort to scratch building making the return on investment for a manufacturer very risky as volumes are likely to be low. If you’re happy to live with the compromise of 16.5mm gauge track you are likely going to be satisfied with Peco’s offering.
Regards,
Mark.
