Insulated track sections

[Anonymous]

Hi.
I'm planning to install a few insulated rail sections in a layout using Ross track. I was told that Ross do not make insulated track pins.
Just wanted to ask around for ideas on how others have done this? Have folks found something that works well to hold the rails apart? I have heard of people using some sort of epoxy and then grinding it smooth. I'm wondering if anyone has found something that mimics a Ross pin but provides insulation?
Thanks!

[Big_Boy_4005]

Gaps are just fine. If you want to ensure that they don't close down, just super glue some small pieces of styrene into the gap and trim them to the profile of the rail. This method worked so well for me, that 13 years after the original layout was torn down, the salvaged track still has many of the styrene pieces still attached. It takes an Xacto knife to get them off.

Pins are really not necessary, unless you are worried about rail alignment. Stripwood or styrene of the proper size will work, but don't offer much lateral strength. They can be used with the styrene that I recommended to fill the gaps, but it's really overkill.

By the way, my experience is with Gargraves track. You should have even fewer problems with Ross, because it is rigid sections, not flex.

[Anonymous]

I have no experience with Ross track. With Gargraves track K-Line plastic S gauge pins will go in with a bit of coaxing. These will keep outside rails from misaligning especially on curves.
On the middle rail you can simply cut a gap with a dremel tool and cutoff disc,but the S gauge pins can be used as well. If you can no longer find the pins Email me I may have some laying around.

Dale Hz