PECO

PECO is a British manufacturer of model railway track and related accessories. Established in the mid-20th century in the United Kingdom, the company became one of the best-known brands for model railroad track, recognized for durable construction and realistic geometry. PECO's product range covers sectional track, flex track, and a variety of points (turnouts), crossings, sleepers, ballast accessories, and joining pieces. The track systems are widely used in OO/HO and N gauge layouts and are designed to be compatible with other major brands. A distinguishing feature of PECO track is its plastic sleepers with a metal rail, which provides strength and ease of installation. The company also produces accessories such as ballast, joiners, and conversion kits to integrate PECO track into existing layouts. PECO distributes internationally through a network of dealers and distributors and supports hobbyists with documentation and replacement parts.

In model railroading, PECO is noted for reliability and for innovations such as flexible track that can be shaped to a layout, as well as a variety of turnout options for complex track plans. The brand has remained active in the hobby, maintaining updated product lines and compatibility with modern digital control systems used by contemporary layouts.