01-04-2011, 07:52 AM
I feel your pain, and have been there too. 
Trying to add pieces into an existing layout that's been ballasted and such is a tough thing to do. So maybe it's time to start with a clean slate. But, all the track you've utilized should be reusable after a bit of cleaning. Resist the temptation to just rip the track up. Try to soften the ballasting first with water, then use a putty knife to get under the track. That will stop the rails from popping out of the tiny little plastic clips that hold them to the ties. Nscale track (IMHO) is tough to lay perfectly well and without flaw.
Trying to add pieces into an existing layout that's been ballasted and such is a tough thing to do. So maybe it's time to start with a clean slate. But, all the track you've utilized should be reusable after a bit of cleaning. Resist the temptation to just rip the track up. Try to soften the ballasting first with water, then use a putty knife to get under the track. That will stop the rails from popping out of the tiny little plastic clips that hold them to the ties. Nscale track (IMHO) is tough to lay perfectly well and without flaw.
Mark
Citation Latitude Captain
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Citation Latitude Captain
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)