e-z track coonectors

[Bill123]

I need to block a section of track for a reverse loop.  e-x track
Qustion??
How do you pull them track connector suckers off?
I finally slide the track out 1 inch and pried off with a miniature screw driver.
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The tinny weenie plastic replacements went on with a little effort.
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I could not even find a you tube video that shows this process.

[Terry Toenges]

Sometimes, I think it is easier to just cut a gap in the rail. Glue a thin piece of plastic or cardboard in the gap so it doesn't close up. Then trim it down so it's not interfering with the wheels on the rail. I've broken a few pieces of E Z Track doing it your way by accidentally pulling the rail loose and breaking the little spikes.

[Flare]

Bachmann sells E-Z Track with insulated gaps and power connectors for reverse loops:

http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=258_366_367&products_id=2495


Personally, I find it cheaper to get a used section of track and use a razor saw to remove a small section of rails like Terry said.

I then superglue styrene I-beams cut to length into the gaps. (They're available in roughly the same profile as code 100 rails) If you paint the sides silver they're almost unnoticeable and they prevent the rails from sliding back together and silence the wheel clicks as they cross the gap.

[Bill123]

OH!  When the rail slides out of the base plastic ballast,
it can be slide back into place.  Then claw and tear at the little
track suckers to remove.
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The tiny insulated connectors will work.  It just takes a pair
of tweezers to help things along.
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I have not tried a Dremel Radic and just leave a 1/32" gap.
Use a needle nose pliers to adjust track alignment.
Has anyone tried this with to report success or failure.
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F>>>mann's block gap track are $40 for two.  This is
outrageous.  A reasonable price would be $10 for 2 of them.
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If I have offended the Buchmann Co., Look at the insult they
give their customers charging $40 for 2 Blocked E-Z track at
$40   

[Terry Toenges]

To be fair, that's Bachmann's full price. They are on EBay for $18.80 plus about $7 shipping. There are other train stores selling them from $22 to $29.
It's not just pieces of track either. They have the electronic stuff under them.

[jbrock27]

If I have offended the Buchmann Co., Look at the insult they
give their customers charging $40 for 2 Blocked E-Z track at
$40   

Not to mention, the insult bestowed by still outfitting train sets with steel track and plastic spring knuckle couplers....