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I just have a few questions regarding where and when to use insulating blocks, how to solder flex-track and wiring. I have one passing siding and one dead-end spur (in seperate areas) coming off the main line. I was wondering if at any of those switch points if I have to use insluating blocks? Another question I had was when you solder flex-track you are supposed to take out 3 ties in either direction, but how do you put them back in again, before the track is glued down? When soldering flex-track, is the best way to use rail joiners and solder the rail joiners to the rail? The main line is going to be approx. 200-250" long. How many times should I power this track? And last question was what is the smallest wire size I shoud use? Thanks in advance for everyone's help. As a beginner I love the wealth of information that comes out of this forum.
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