Question on laying Atlas flex track

[Lester Perry]

Gary is 100% right on the sliding rail and makeing the joints fall where they will. When you add a turnout or crossover or whatever to the track just cut both rails even with each other. put in the turnout and take the piece you cut off and continue from the turnout to keep the joints uneven. I have been doing it this way for years an never have problems at the joints. be sure to chisel the ties down at the joint for connector clearance or you will have a bump in the joint that will cause trouble. I think you will be amazed at how easy it is to make smooth curves this way. I have found that the further apart the better.
Les