60238(Switch Tracks) and 60205(Tracks)

[ks6349]

I have just got 60336 (the Freight Train). We have special deals here for the tracks but I have to get at least two sets in order to get free shipping. Is it more playable to get two sets of 60205(Tracks) or one set of 60238(Switch Tracks) and one set of 60205(Tracks) or other combinations? I won't mind getting 3 or 4 sets but probably not more than 4 sets. Since I am not so familiar with train things.

Edited April 21, 2023 by ks6349

[JopieK]

It just peppende on what you want of course. Maybe you could also find separate track in Lugbulk actions and/or bricklink. Don't know how much shipping to the Arctic will be though ;)

[timemail]

On 4/22/2023 at 4:33 AM, ks6349 said:

I have just got 60336 (the Freight Train). We have special deals here for the tracks but I have to get at least two sets in order to get free shipping. Is it more playable to get two sets of 60205(Tracks) or one set of 60238(Switch Tracks) and one set of 60205(Tracks) or other combinations? I won't mind getting 3 or 4 sets but probably not more than 4 sets. Since I am not so familiar with train things.

As mentioned it depends on what you want to do. Straights are most important to me as most sets have enough curves to make a circle. If you want a lot of sidings you need straights and switches. If you want multiple circular tracks joined together you will need more switches and curves. Below is a site (not affiliated with me - first google search that looked good) showing what you could do depending on what you get.
https://montystrains.net/workshop-blog/2018/2/21/track-planning-for-lego-trains-part-1-the-basics

If in doubt - build your proposed track layout in Studio or similar, and then buy what sets fit that best.

[ks6349]

18 hours ago, timemail said:

As mentioned it depends on what you want to do. Straights are most important to me as most sets have enough curves to make a circle. If you want a lot of sidings you need straights and switches. If you want multiple circular tracks joined together you will need more switches and curves. Below is a site (not affiliated with me - first google search that looked good) showing what you could do depending on what you get.
https://montystrains.net/workshop-blog/2018/2/21/track-planning-for-lego-trains-part-1-the-basics

If in doubt - build your proposed track layout in Studio or similar, and then buy what sets fit that best.

I really don't know. I didn't study about train things. But now they have deals here, so I think I'll need to get some quick advice, I'm not going to build the sets because I am too busy in recent years

[MAB]

11 minutes ago, ks6349 said:

I really don't know. I didn't study about train things. But now they have deals here, so I think I'll need to get some quick advice, I'm not going to build the sets because I am too busy in recent years

If you are not building them, you might as well avoid getting any track. The track boxes are not much to look at.