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Offline Ephraim  
#1 Posted : 11 January 2022 09:54:35(UTC)
Ephraim

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Need advice to overcome a ~4 mm gap in the marklin C track layout.Tried conventional method of averaging out but I still miss this gap distance. The electricity is ok on both sides but the wheels of the cars cannot pass the gap.
Appreciate a solution
Thanks Ef
Offline H0  
#2 Posted : 11 January 2022 10:09:58(UTC)
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Hi, Ef!
Welcome to the forum!

If you would show what you have (track plan) then we can make better suggestions. That is, if you are interested in a solution that works without cutting an gluing.
With cutting and gluing it will be easy to solve the issue.
Regards
Tom
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Offline Ephraim  
#3 Posted : 11 January 2022 10:29:22(UTC)
Ephraim

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Thanks Tom
The problem is that the track is already embedded in the landscape and i cannot change the structure. I would like to avoid cutting/gluing options
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Offline marklinist5999  
#4 Posted : 11 January 2022 12:43:11(UTC)
marklinist5999

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Hello Ephram! If you can't shim the track if it is unlevel to close the gap, you can try a dot of solder in it. I have done it with K track. Sometimes temperature changes cause tracks to move a bit. I have C track joining K track on a bridge approach. I noticed a current break when the temperature changes.
Offline Ephraim  
#5 Posted : 11 January 2022 13:26:15(UTC)
Ephraim

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Tnx 5999
Will try the soldering approach
Any particular tip with respect to track cleanup prior to soldering (acetone, ethylalcohol, isopropanol ) ?
Offline Ephraim  
#6 Posted : 11 January 2022 13:27:44(UTC)
Ephraim

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Tnx 5999
Will try the soldering approach
Any particular tip with respect to track cleanup prior to soldering (acetone, ethylalcohol, isopropanol ) ?
Offline marklinist5999  
#7 Posted : 11 January 2022 13:51:28(UTC)
marklinist5999

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Alcohol should be fine, just be sure it's dry afterward before soldering. Use thin wire solder so as not to make a bump in the track, or a buldge in the side. You may have difficulty filing the sides of the rail. That could also cause derailures.
Offline Copenhagen  
#8 Posted : 11 January 2022 16:20:41(UTC)
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I haven't any experience in soldering tracks so I don't know how well the tin will adhere to the metal. Maybe it would be a good idea to practice on some spare pieces of track before doing it on the layout?
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Offline H0  
#9 Posted : 11 January 2022 17:45:25(UTC)
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4 mm is a big gap to be filled with solder alone. More realistic to fill it with a piece of wire that is soldered in.

To resolve a purely mechanical problem it might be better to glue a little piece of plastic or even wood into the gap.
Regards
Tom
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Offline DaleSchultz  
#10 Posted : 11 January 2022 18:50:55(UTC)
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I would sacrifice 6mm of rail from some other track, file it down to the right length and push it into place, hold it in place with superglue.
Dale
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#11 Posted : 11 January 2022 19:59:30(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: DaleSchultz Go to Quoted Post
I would sacrifice 6mm of rail from some other track, file it down to the right length and push it into place, hold it in place with superglue.


Marklin do supply packs of track joiners for C track, for people who cut to custom lengths.

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