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Offline jaivh  
#1 Posted : 02 May 2007 19:56:25(UTC)
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jaivh


Joined: 28/04/2007(UTC)
Posts: 81
Location: Regina, SK
Hello All,

I am wondering what is the best way to test defective track sections? I have one turn out and one x crossing that the train will die on if it is not moving fast enough.

Is there a way to fix this or did I just buy rubbish on eBay?

Thanks
Jai
http://marklin.vanhardeveld.com/
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Offline hxmiesa  
#2 Posted : 02 May 2007 20:09:40(UTC)
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hxmiesa

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Joined: 15/12/2005(UTC)
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Well, more than "test", what is needed here might be more in direction of "cleaning" and "repearing".
The testing part being that you just use your eyes to see if everyhting is nice and straight.
For turnouts and crossigns, the pukos must form a "ramp" that will lift the slider/ski over the rail, without making a short-circuit.
You can also test with a loco running SLOWLY in order to pinpoint where the problems BEGINS, and then pushing it gently with the hand, find out where the problems ENDS...
If you have rust/dirt/oil, you might want to clean it with isopropylalcohol(sp?), lighter fluid or even acetone (careful with plastics!)
DONT use very abrasive methods light sand paper or anything containing metal, etc.
I get great results with an old toothbrush or a piece of wood.

Hope this helps.
Best regards
Henrik Hoexbroe ("The Dane In Spain")
http://hoexbroe.tripod.com
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Offline TTRExpress  
#3 Posted : 03 May 2007 17:57:57(UTC)
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TTRExpress

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Joined: 06/04/2006(UTC)
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Hello Jai,

Henrik has some excellent suggestions. I always have a separate "test" track system set-up especially if you do any repairs etc. You can then take your suspect pieces and attach them or substitute them into your "test" track system to test their usefulness. I usually clean track with a soft abrasive track cleaning block, soft cloth and track cleaning solution. Then I rub a light coating of Rail Zip with over the track contact points. If your rails have rust on them it can be removed by using a fine "brass brush" and a Dremel tool. Also, check the center-rail contacts on the M-track to make sure they are not bent or damaged.

Hope this helps.

Regards (a Scot in Wisconsin)
Regards (a Scot in Wisconsin),

Maurice [ETE, TTRCA, IG-TRIX Express, Maerklin-Insider & TRIX Profi-Club]
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Offline jaivh  
#4 Posted : 04 May 2007 06:58:11(UTC)
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Thank you very much for the tips. I will give those a try.
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