I have actually sidelined this little project as I am working on the scenery and roadbed. I think I am going to buy a new engine today eventually. Just to add to the collection, and switch them out periodically.

And as for the comments about a day and patience. I suppose I am just more used to forums that have more traffic(not to mention that people viewed the thread and its right there). But my keyboard was acting up and the post was wonky.. But I'll keep that in mind if I have to start another thread on this forum.

Thank you. I have even grabbed this, as I use my phone for most of my communications in forums.

I may just send up buying a new engine (good enough excuse to buy one) as I just finished my roadbed for my 4 lines, and honestly, I don't know now if I feel like messing with it. Maybe later..

However, thank you for this information

I actually took a hybrid approach. I simply replaced the individual rail sections. It was a lot easier than I thought. I was able to replace 2 sections and all is working well now..

Thank you everyone for the input and advice

Thank you. I am going to try tomorrow and see how it goes..

I guess boo one knows. I'll have to buy another engine I guess

Mnnnn, but how do I get the rails out, without destroying the cork? Lol, I'm really new to this...

Ok, the best way to describe it, is that there was a gap in the rail. The gap is where one piece of the flex track ended, and another began(where you actually place your rail joiner). I thought that I had cut enough for extra slack, but there is about 1/8 of an inch space between the two ends.

I originally used solder to fill it, then going behind, with my Drexel, and sanding. But it left a slight inperfection, and I have a bump when the train runs. The engine is fine (minus the bump of course), but my cars derail constantly. So I am wondering, if anyone else has run into this problem (I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that has  made  this mistake), and what they used to fill in the void?

I actually did pretty good honestly, as I ran 10 pieces of flex track, making 3 "square" shaped ovals, and this one my one mistake(even though I still kick myself, as it only takes one mistake to cause an issue).

I'm just wondering, as I'm new, if you have an imperfect joint using flex track, what do you use to fill and sand the void. I used solder, but I wondering if I could also use jb weld, as it also has steel in it? Just wondering..

Hi, I am new and have a mixed small layout that has HO and N scale. My HO engines have led in them for driving lights. I have one of the reef 0-4-0 switchers, and it has an analog bulb in it. I much prefer the less brightness and color. How exactly, and what would I need to convert the switcher bulb to led? And I'm wondering if it will do like my alro s2 and gp40 in that it will pretty much be illuminated even if the switcher engine is running slow? Or is that within the actual wiring of the two HO engines?

Thanks a ton and glad to be here and enjoying this hobby..