Thank you, Mr. Doneldon,
What you described is close to what I attempted.  I need to add the suggestion of using a cloth gripper and then the unspoken "patience".
I was hoping to rewire in a few hours but it looks like a few weeks.  But with the snow weather in New Jersey as it is, I do have some time before the spring drives me outside.
Thanks again,
Ed

I need to feed more power to my E-Z track.  Rather than solder feeder wire from the bus wire to the track,  I bought Atlas #842 terminal joiners with wire to connect to the bus.  Although they are code 100, they don't seem to want to mate.  Do I need to resign to soldering or buying rerailers with wire to get more power to the track?
Thanks
Ed

Bachmann lists two C&O 2-6-6-2 HO's with sound and Vandy tenders.
One description adds "H4" after C&O.
What is the difference between the H4 and the non-H4?
Ed

What other booster options are there to add to my E-Z DCC system other than Bachmann's 5 amp booster?
Will MRC's 3.5 amp booster connect without any retrofiting/wiring?
Thanks,Ed