Just to return to this topic, a quote from Ed M.:
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"First, all the rails should have about 0.020" gap separation to handle expansion and contraction. Except in extraordinary locations, I don't recommend any soldering of rail joints. I will pre-curve rails for the curves and then cut off about an inch of the rail to make sure I've gotten curving joints.
Second, the small Micro Engineering rail joiners, cut in half, spread out with a handled spare rail piece to get a slip fit, and then installed, will give you good mechanical alignment. Decorate the web with glued on thin fishplates, and the joint looks realistic and is well aligned."
a) By cutting the Micro Engineering rail joiners in half does one do it along its length or across its width?
b) How easy is it the to cut the rail to the .020" gap given the lengths of rail are already soldered and placement along the layout is predetermined (because the wood ties are glued in place and gaps are left for the PC ties).
c) Lastly 'decorate the web with glued on fishplates', sorry but I do not understand?
Many thanks,
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