G scale track discussion (LGB, Bachmann, Peco, Piko)

Just a quick video about G scale track.

[qaziz]

Interesting track comparison 👍🏽 I totally agree that if cost is not a problem then my first choice is definitely LGB followed closely by Piko and they go together 100% I also have some Train line ( German company ) on my layout but mostly LGB/ Piko which can be further secured by using the plastic ties/ links sold by LGB and Piko which is the best solution for an indoor layout where drilling into the floor is out of the question .

[Bassotronics]

My favorite is the Aristocraft with the realistic sized ties.

[CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I believe that Peco, like its entire Scale line, is Nickel/Silver. Definitely more durable, easier to keep clean, and "theoretically" cheaper to buy.
I'm trying to get back into G Scale... I was up to the late 80's, when Brass wasn't considered a precious metal - and Track cost LESS than 20% of what it costs today!

[sernbii]

The current PIKO track is the same rail as LGB a few yrears ago I purchsed aquantity of the rail in tubes (Flex Track) from PIKO to build a Garden RR at an Alzhimers Facility. The tubes of 5" railcame in the same tubes as LGB and in fact had the LGB sticker on them along with the Piko sticker along side and over the LGB, The Piko tie strips are the same material as the LGB

[ethanhart]

Wow! That's a neat train Mr Lewis!

[timothyboles]

There are so many choices in "G" gauge track. LGB and most other brands are code 332 brass. The track "code" is the height of the rail in decimal inches.
Peco from what I can tell is excellent track. And is code 250. So not as tall.
Peco is quite popular in England as that is where it is made.
PIKO, is a relative new comer the the game.
Nor sure of the status of LGB at this point. But PIKO track is the same specification as LGB track.
There are 2 other players in the track game.
One is Sunset Valley.
The other is Llagas Creek.
They mack code 250 Aluminum rail and truck. And are actually cheaper than LGB by quite a bit. And as good or better quality.
The other player was Aristocraft. But they went out of business a few years ago. I think Bachmann has taken over some of their line

[LGBSchmalspurbahner]

Nive explaining video. I'm staying at the LGB ones
😉😂

[QualityModelRailroad]

Overall a good video much needed for newbies. But, too little detail about Piko people have been buying their products like me and quality is a hit and miss.

[yesh]

You forgot to mention the ties /sleepers. The size and spacing of them differ for tacks meant for narrow gauge also there are different rail heights and sizes, lastly different materials of rails, aluminum/ ni steel and different qualities of brass.
Just an observation, otherwise very good informative video.

[prbt-nwbq]

awesome review. i was looking for this!

[DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles]

Great video.. 95% of my layout is LGB track I have some aristocraft 5' straight track but not much Also I come to find out from one of my club members that aristocraft brass Curve track is no good it wears out on the inside after several years and needs to be replaced... so I'm happy with the LGB.. No Signs of wear yet 😎👍

[c.bmalhotra]

I prefer LGB or Piko G scale brass tracks.
I am from Chennai India.

[WeekendsOutsideFL]

Another besides these include USA Trains (In the US at least) which is very similar to LGB. I do not know anything about PIKO, but nice information on another brand, PECO

[QualityModelRailroad]

I've had over a decade of garden running the LGB track appears to hold up better than Aristo and Piko. Never had Peco. The Lgb ties are stronger than Piko. The Lgb rail joiners easier to deal with for mods than Aristo. Never used Bachmann Its more expensive than Lgb. Only had the tin plate Bachmann stuff years ago.

[vanvorst]

You didn't mention if they are all virgin brass like LGB or use mixed.

[Michael-yliq]

Okay I am ready to dust off my G scale and setup in a room above my garage (28 ft. x 27 ft.). I have some odds and ends of track, LGB and Aristro-Craft (now out of business). As far as I know LGB and Aristro-Craft are compatible but neither are compatible directly to Piko. I want to setup a much larger setup with a dozen turnouts needed and more track, the decision is to go LGB or Piko. Comments?

[kevinholland]

What about Piko track? Does it connect with LGB track. I am a beginner to G scale RR and I have mainly LGB locomotives and cars with the exception of 3 Delton cars which are exceptional other than trying to adapt LGB couplers to them.

[jaystuckey]

Is "Bok" man. As in Yohan Sebastian Bach

[OrionPaxG]

So to clarify.

LGB track is best compatible with Bachman and will run trains from both brands right?

BTW I was told that you should not connect steel and brass tracks together as the power causes corrosion. Is this true?

[MottysMilitaryModels]

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