I saw a question about a Fastrack layout getting hot at a track joint. That’s a conductivity issue causing the heat. While not likely to be dangerous, it’s a sign of inefficiency and can lead to other problems, such as the train slowing down at some parts of the layout. Poor conductivity also causes motors [...]
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Fixing track that gets hot at the track joints
Posted by Dave Farquhar on February 15, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/02/fixing-track-that-gets-hot-at-the-track-joints/
Fixing Lionel locomotives that run erratically and have flickering lights
If you have a Lionel train whose lights flicker and (possibly) runs erratically, I have an easy fix.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on November 19, 2011
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2011/11/fixing-lionel-locomotives-that-run-erratically-and-have-flickering-lights/
Fixing old Lionel tubular track
It’s that time of year again. Time to get that old Lionel (or Marx or American Flyer) train running before the winter holidays sneak up. More often than not, that means fixing up the track.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on November 13, 2010
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2010/11/fixing-old-lionel-tubular-track/