Joining code 55 to code 80

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Anonymous

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Joining code 55 to code 80

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 21, 2004 7:26 PM

Can I join code 55 track to code 80 without causing problems for my locos and rolling stock ?

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IRONROOSTER

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June 2003
From: Culpeper, Va
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Thursday, October 21, 2004 7:53 PM

Yes you can, but you must make sure that the inside and top surfaces line up so you don't have a bump. One way this can be done is by using a code 80 rail joiner and crimping one end and soldering the code 55 to the top of it .
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Paul

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