Review – Straight Tracks from LGB, PIKO, Thiel & Train Line 45

LGB’s track has been the go-to option for basically forever due to good availability and proven quality. However, LGB faces competition, namely from PIKO and Train Line 45 both of which entered the G scale game during the LGB insolvency era (~2006). A slightly niche competitor is Thiel. Founded in the 1980s, the brand is today produced and distributed by Ralf Kesselbauer.

I’ve purchased the 60 cm (~ 2 ft) straight tracks from each brand for a comparison. I would have loved to include USA Trains track, but it’s hard to get in Europe.

Comparison G Scale Code 332 Straight Tracks LGB PIKO Thiel Train Line 45

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