Talking T Gauge The Original Forum Dedicated to the World's Smallest Model Railroad Scale    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Electrical connection to track          Talking T Gauge Forum Index -> T Gauge Products View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message JohnDMJ Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Hampshire - UK Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:41 am    Post subject: Electrical connection to track Having just buckled one of the pcb connectors taking power to the track, I'm wondering: a. is it possible to get replacement connector leads on their own b. has anyone tried soldering wires directly onto the track yet? Cheers J Back to top pray59 Joined: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Fremont, CA Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:51 pm    Post subject: I am not sure about the rails, but you can solder to the underside of the rail joiners. -Robert _________________ -Robert Ray Back to top JohnDMJ Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Hampshire - UK Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:53 pm    Post subject: Which also negates the need for the 'special' track with the rails exposed to the connector clip and an ugly hole in the ballast! Good idea, Thanks! J Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:51 pm    Post subject: JohnDMJ wrote: Which also negates the need for the 'special' track with the rails exposed to the connector clip and an ugly hole in the ballast! Good idea, Thanks! J Presumably you could solder to the steel-alloy rails, but it's way easier to use Robert's suggestion and solder to the joiners, which are gold-plated. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Talking T Gauge Forum Index -> T Gauge Products All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum General Forum----------------Welcome!Trading Post Modeling Forum----------------Tips, Tricks and AssistanceT Gauge ProductsModeling in TLayout ShowcaseModular Frame of MindNarrow Gauge  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com