Zealot

...or...can't we all just get along?

Hi everyone,

My son and I are very new to the model train hobby (besides a couple Christmas toys years ago). We recently dug into a large collection of equipment handed down from my father in-law. It is all older Fleischmann components. I am having track issues while setting it up, particularly with the turnouts.

Since there are many name brand tracks out there, I am hoping someone can tell me if they are all intended to be the same? Meaning, could I buy new HO track (turnouts) from someone other than Fleischmann and have them match my current track size wise. I believe what I have is from the 60's or 70's. If it helps all the part numbers are in the 1700's (1700, 1701, 1703, 1724, 1723, etc). Online I see references to track Code 83 or 100. How does that tie in?

Thanks in advance! Love the site BTW. Lots of great info and modeling works of art going on!

Dave