K-line Super Snap

It works no different than any other track system. Use track pins, dont rely on the built in contacts to pass power from section to section. The pins also align the rails, which the track doesnt do well on its own.

Works just fine. I agree with BM to use pins. Makes things line up better than without them and better connectivity. I had some "issues" with the O-72 switches and some engines of different brands rolling through them. Fairly quiet running track too. Kind of tall for "serious" scale guys, but looks ok.

All that being said, if you've got a bunch already, use it. if you're starting from scratch, I'd seriously consider another brand because of relative availability, limited curves available, and as stated I'm not a fan of the switches. Costs are about the same for Ross/Gargraves per foot. Again, if you can find it.

These are my opinions only, of course.

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Thanks to both of you.

Syd

Built my layout 15 years ago with it and use TMCC just fine!

Thank you O-gauger,

Syd

Syd,

    Many years ago when K-Line 1st developed its Super Snap track & switches we had a nice size layout that actually transitioned into & out of Lionel conventional tubular. It was fantastic stuff, and the 072 original low voltage K-Line SS Switches were some of the very best ever made, use the pins for sure, and the switches must be placed on a level flat platform for best operation.  We had Lionel, Williams, Weaver and K-line Trains back then, and everything ran like a dream, including all our Tin Plate Trains.  I do not know what trains, Phil had problems with, on the 072 SS Switches, however we had no problems with any of our engines or rolling stock running thru them, what so ever.  I am sorry now that I gave it away, one of my relatives now has it for his Christmas layout, and he hardly ever puts it up.  I highly recommend it, especially for TIN Plate Trains.  IMO it was some of the best track & switches ever made, RMT has the new K-Line SS track & switches now, from time to time track & switch production can be slow, RMT is the small/medium size company, that produces this high quality track & switches today.

PCRR/Dave

I have some on the layout and they are excellent.