good electrical connections

[ottawa valley railroader]

Would soldering the connection between track sections make it a better electric connection? What else could I do?

 

[Graham Line]

Run a track feeder to each section of rail from your main power bus. Are you using DCC or DC?

 

[ottawa valley railroader]

I am using DC

 

[Graham Line]

I'd really suggest reading something like Andy Sperandeo's book from Kalmbach, "Easy Model Railroad Wiring." He has a lot of good advice for reliable wiring, and it will cost you less than one RTR freight car.

The book is out of print at Kalmbach but available online and at shops and swap meets.

 

[TomR]

Would soldering the connection between track sections make it a better electric connection?

Yes. The joints are always a weak connection point, if not when the rails are installed then it will be someday. Another problem for me has been in the turnouts. I have to jump across turnouts from time to time, so now I just jumper them all.

http://www.w8ji.com/soldering_track_joints.htm

What else could I do?

You can add a bunch of distribution wires off a buss. Depends on the layout.

http://www.w8ji.com/tack soldering.htm



Tom