As long as the track will not have a sharp radius, it works fine. I wouldn't do it on an 18" radius though. Have to make sure the joint stays straight with a lot of nails.
Glad your finally pushing a train. Will be watching intently. Sorry for the unjoin. Financial difficulties have forced my hand lately. Love your videos very much though
Hmmmm, I checked out the Track Laying Set from Micromark but they only have it in HO scale and I'm using N scale. I solder my track together as well but I've always used track joiners. I'd be worried that the solder joint would be too flexible in curves and would kink as the solder portion would bend first - perhaps thats another N scale versus HO scale thing. In any case, I use the smaller (Peco) track joiners, they are harder to get on but are also smaller.
I go without the rail joiners if the radius is not that small. Otherwise you have to make sure you nail down the ties on either side of the joint. That keeps it stiff. I can just imagine what the peco rail joiners are like in N scale. They are tiny in HO. What's even smaller are Nicro Engineering rail joiners. They seem like N scale rail joiners on HO.
Great video Tom, I may get me one of those soldering rigs so I dont have to use my Resistance unit for that. Do you like the rolling wheels noise the trains make? I rather like it and the clicks of the joint, many people dont like that, guess i am just different. Glad to see progress. Cheers Rob
I like the noise and the occasional clickity clack. I had a spot on my old layout approaching a bridge that had several joints because of a reversing loop. It's a little annoying when they are close together. The soldering station is well worth the money. I have 2 of them. The other one is about 1/6 the size of the one I use here. Works just as well, I have to get a new tip for it, the one I use was damaged in transit when I moved.
Looking good Tom! Making progress!
Yep, finally
Hi Tom and Deb, this is the first time I have seen rail joints soldered without rail joiners. That is really cool. Take care, Chris
As long as the track will not have a sharp radius, it works fine. I wouldn't do it on an 18" radius though. Have to make sure the joint stays straight with a lot of nails.
Tom you don't need any loco's , you're having fun pushing the cars . It's nice to see you building a layout .
Thanks jerry. 0-5-0 works great in a pinch. LOL
hi tom glad to see you working again.
Thanks Steven. It's been a long time
Glad your finally pushing a train. Will be watching intently. Sorry for the unjoin. Financial difficulties have forced my hand lately. Love your videos very much though
No problem Frank. Thanks for your support
good vid tom keep up the good vids
Thanks Lee, much appreciated
Neat demo there Tom. All your buildings look like they are going to be right at home on the new layout. Thanks as always.
Thanks Art. Trying to get all my buildings in this small space. Will have to put some on the shelf above.
Funny you say you need some more Cork Roadbed. I have a box full (I hope) of the stuff coming today.
While this video was hploading last nigh, I ordered more roadbed & track. Now the wait! LOL
Hmmmm, I checked out the Track Laying Set from Micromark but they only have it in HO scale and I'm using N scale. I solder my track together as well but I've always used track joiners. I'd be worried that the solder joint would be too flexible in curves and would kink as the solder portion would bend first - perhaps thats another N scale versus HO scale thing. In any case, I use the smaller (Peco) track joiners, they are harder to get on but are also smaller.
I go without the rail joiners if the radius is not that small. Otherwise you have to make sure you nail down the ties on either side of the joint. That keeps it stiff. I can just imagine what the peco rail joiners are like in N scale. They are tiny in HO. What's even smaller are Nicro Engineering rail joiners. They seem like N scale rail joiners on HO.
better get that extra flux off it will make it look bad down the road lol great video
Thanks Dwight. Did that after filming. Had to find the good alcohol for that.
Good job of soldering your track joints, Tom. What kind of flux are you using it looks so much easier to use than the paste I'm using.
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Thank you Tom, I'll be ordering some.
Tom, with soldering your track how do you go on with expansion and contraction during different seasons of the year. Frank
Good question Frank. Stratigicly placed gaps in the track for districts. That way I can cut the gaps on a straight-a-way
Great video Tom, I may get me one of those soldering rigs so I dont have to use my Resistance unit for that. Do you like the rolling wheels noise the trains make? I rather like it and the clicks of the joint, many people dont like that, guess i am just different. Glad to see progress. Cheers Rob
I like the noise and the occasional clickity clack. I had a spot on my old layout approaching a bridge that had several joints because of a reversing loop. It's a little annoying when they are close together.
The soldering station is well worth the money. I have 2 of them. The other one is about 1/6 the size of the one I use here. Works just as well, I have to get a new tip for it, the one I use was damaged in transit when I moved.
Rob you are different your naked lol