RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2020 So on my layout thread you will see that I am handbuilding track and turnouts. I am using the new peco bullhead track railjoiners. Although pricey, they are good. But what do I do when i want an insulated break? I'm the past I've just left an approx 1mm gap. But I have had these close up. I can't find an equivalent insulated railjoiners, so I am thinking to squeeze a drop of epoxy in the gap. Or maybe a sliver of plasticard. What do others do? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatley Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Peco code 75 insulated joiners fit if you chop them down a bit. They don't look as good as the metal ones but they work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 The nes C&L functional plastic fishplates not only work but look very good. they will rely on the strength of the track to keep them in one piece https://www.clfinescale.co.uk/online-store/4MM-FISH-PLATES-48-H-SECTION-PLASTIC-FOR-24-TRACK-JOINTS-p187976080 Non insulating https://www.clfinescale.co.uk/online-store/4MM-FISH-PLATES-48-H-SECTION-PLASTIC-FOR-24-TRACK-JOINTS-p187976080 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 They look a bit more substantial than the previous offerings that were 2 separate parts that used to fall off. There will always be expansion on rails as many have discovered over the years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 If they are anything like the Exactoscale ones they are quite fragile, but when in place once the track has been secured they look stunning. far better than any other type on the market Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted October 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2020 That's great thanI have seen that marcway also do them. As I had to order some more copperclad strip, I have ordered some of them. Thanks again Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted October 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2020 I've used Super Steel epoxy in the gaps (in plastic based track) on Wentworth Junction, all seem to be OK so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted October 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, Michael Edge said: I've used Super Steel epoxy in the gaps (in plastic based track) on Wentworth Junction, all seem to be OK so far. Hi Michael yes I am thinking the same on the track I have already built. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) I slip a piece of black microstrip into the break, dipped into epoxy. Leave overlength, cut off when set and trim level with the top and sides of the rail. I'm not that organised to be able to determine where all the gaps will be once I've laid the track so tend to cut gaps retrospectively with a razor saw. I also use this technique on insulation gaps in points. Edited November 2, 2020 by 5050 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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