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Finally got around to soldering the track connections using a 20/40 dual heat soldering iron from Radio Shack ($21 bucks and it works great). Seamonster (Bob) brought up wet tissues on both sides of the joint as a heat sink. I used folded over damp paper towels and it worked well. You get a slight sizzeling sound if you keep the iron on for to long. After soldering 4 or 5 sections decide to run a train over that section expecting a smooth operation. Well the train derailed once and then a second time. Took a real close look and realized I used to much solder and the wheel flanges were hitting it on the inside of the rail. A quick touch of the iron to the outside of the rail at the joint pulled the solder right over. On now to some serious scenery making, hills, a lake (crossed by a bridge) and a tunnel coming up! Thanks all for the input. Jim
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