03-15-2018, 10:35 AM
I've always done oiling of turnouts before ballasting, and have never had a problem caused by it, but I'll have a look and see if I can clean up any excess. Usually, all traces of it have disappeared by the time the ballast glue has hardened.
And, Charlie, yeah, I've checked the entire layout and can't find anything unusual - no tools or fallen-off parts on the track, and generally no debris at all, as I've recently vacuumed most of the track, usually the only track cleaning procedure needed other than that cleaning needed after ballasting. No disconnected wires underneath the benchwork, or anything else unusual apparent.
Wayne
And, Charlie, yeah, I've checked the entire layout and can't find anything unusual - no tools or fallen-off parts on the track, and generally no debris at all, as I've recently vacuumed most of the track, usually the only track cleaning procedure needed other than that cleaning needed after ballasting. No disconnected wires underneath the benchwork, or anything else unusual apparent.
Wayne