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[quote user="jboy"] I know this is a dumb question.  But, does LGB track come with rail joiners in the box or do I need to buy them as a special item. [/quote] Howdy!  LGB track, everything except the FLEX Track pieces, come with their patented, superior rail joiners INSTALLED so rest assure--you can run trains once you buy the track pieces. Not only are they installed, but if you never used LGB track before, you will find getting those rail joiners OFF the track a real problem!  They have a patented way of connecting the joiner to the track.  Its really not that hard to remove a rail joiner, but you need to make a certain "move" with a needle-nose pliers if you want to keep the rail joiner useable after its taken off.   The "World of LGB" book should have a diagram of how to take off a rail joiner among other great tips. SECTIONAL TRACK Now, if you want a permanent layout in the garden, LGB brand products have everything you need and the prices they charge may be higher than the other guys--but for good reason.  Less hassle and longer reliability.  If you go electrical-powered trains, the best thing to do is keep the rail joiners on the tracks (try to have as little number of "gaps" between track sections as possible--use 4' sections,etc.) and use rail clamps over top the joiners.  Use LGB conductive paste within the rail joiners before you clamp the tracks.  FLEX TRACK Flex track comes in two parts: rails and sleeper sections.  If you wish to make uncommon curves,etc. like a real railway use flex.  You need a good railbender ($85) for this job.  Not too difficult to make the sections, but you probably won't want to do this for the entire railway!  You bend the rails then slide the sleeper sections onto the rails.  This means you wont have any "gaps" within this section, therefore making electricity flow just fine.  If you need to cut the LGB rail, a hack saw works PERFECTLY!  You can make "custom sections" even with regular sectional track (like I have) by using a hack saw. Any more questions feel free to ask! Regards, Tom M.
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