Quote from: renniks on August 17, 2009, 03:09:04 PM
May be 'sonic' welded but only in spots, not continuously. Have separated every piece of track from an On30 train set. Hold the piece in both hands by the ends and twist in opposite directions to and fro a couple of times. This will break the end welds and sometimes the intermediate ones. Lift one end of track away from base and run a narrow blade screwdriver along under tie strip under each rail to break any remaining welds. After a few you get the 'knack'.

Eric UK

Thanks renniks.  I have too many of the track sections to just chuck it and start fresh.  If I can yield a 75 to 80% return on my efforts it will be well worth it.

Quote from: WoundedBear on August 17, 2009, 12:21:53 PM
I don't think EZ Track is designed to be removed from the roadbed. I recall the Bach-Man stating that the track is "sonic-welded" to the roadbed.

Sid

Appreciate the reply.  Won't give up that easy.   I was actually able to remove the track from 10 of the twelve sections I attempted before thinking to "ask" first.

been told the track could be removed from the plastic road bed if desired.  I have started my first permanent layout and opted (with a joint decision of my son) to do the layout from the ground up including roadbed and ballasting.
question:  Is there a way to safely break the glue bond that holds the track to the plastic bed.  I have already destroyed two sections of curve track trying to remove the track from the bed.