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why does it have to be perfectly straight? real track over an equal distance isn't. add a little character, those minor imperfections make for wonderful views of the train running by. unless they cause derailments, there's no need to make it perfectly straight. <br /> <br />that slight wobble as the train passes through a very tiny curve add's a lot to the realism of your model world. a train that barrels through a perfectly straightaway without even the inkling that it's really moving is boring, add some character and some excitement. <br /> <br />draw a straight line, follow it by eyeing it, if the track goes 1/8" either side of it, but the ends stay on target, you have working track that will give some character to your layout.
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