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[quote] If you are gonna use track power for your layout you might conside using rail clamps instead of the supplied joiners that come with the track . I use LGB , ARISTCRAFT and USA track conected with rail clamps and have had no problems with any of it so far .[/quote]   You need not take off the great LGB joiners to use rail clamps!  San-Val trains in Calif. has railclamps that fit RIGHT OVER the LGB joiners.  This makes for an even better secure joint/clamp combo at the end of the rail.  They say there is not a voltage drop within 330+ feet or so with their clamps. Also, consider using longer pieces of track when running an electrical powered layout.  Get 4 foot sections (no gaps) or by flex rail in 5' or 9' sections that LGB sells.   Hillman clamps are good too but try to get some that go over the rail joiners. And when you lay track, put the LGB conductive paste inside the rail joiners before connecting.  The conductive paste really helps keep the joint flowing with electricity.  Many people have tested this over decades of use and it really improves the transfer thru the joints. Regards,   Tom M.
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