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Here's a few things that I began to think about when building my new N scale layout: 1. When laying flextrack, is it necessary that it be soldered? 2. Also when laying flextrack, is it necessary that the ends be sanded? I have already soldered a few joints without sanding them first---is this a problem? If sanding is necessary, what grit of sandpaper should I use? 3. Does soaking ballast really work? Why won't the water dillude the glue, rendering it useless? What's the concept behind it, anyway? 4. What is the best track cleaning device (based on quality and affordability)? 5. How often should I oil my locomotives? What exactly should I be oiling? Will Rail-Zip work for that? Thanks!
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