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It also helps if you put a track gauge over the spot you intend to solder. Use a fast heating iron, such as a "Weller" trigger action iron. <br />Quick heat in a small space, along with the aforementioned track gauge, will minimize any damage to plastic ties. <br />P.S. Don't try to duplicate "welded rail", if you solder all your joints, you will have nothing but trouble. Yes, this is experience talking. If you use wood as benchwork, you NEED to allow for expansion, and contraction. I tried to "weld" rail in a tunnel on my layout, I ended up with a piece of track that would only be useful at an amusement park! <br />Good Luck! Todd C.
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