09-07-2009, 06:53 PM
RobertInOntario Wrote:I'm not going to use the Gorilla Glue anymore. I think I'll try Andrew's first suggestion of using a thin layer of caulking.
Wherever I've used the Gorilla Glue, the track has "reacted" weirdly. For example, the trains are running very noisily through the sections of tracking that have been glued via Gorilla Glue. In most areas, this is extra noise tolerable but I had major problems at one of my turnouts -- lots of derailments and rough running. It was almost as if the glue had warped or distorted the turnout. This may not have been totally due to the glue but I don't think it helped any.
As far as I can tell, there is no glue or gunk on the tracks so it's a mystery as to why the glue would make the running rougher or noisier.
I have to admit, though, I probably also applied too much glue -- that might have been part of the cause, even though I knew I should use it sparingly. I have this annoying habit of over-doing things and being heavy-handed.
I plan to keep "playing trains" on this layout for a few more weeks yet, testing the track and double-checking that it's working OK. Then I hope to solder the track-joins and start ballasting this winter.
Rob
Hi Rob,
Some modules at the club are noisier than others - even those that have foam decking in common. The only thing I can put it down to is how the track is attached. Not knowing the difference in how they were made and scenicked, I unfortunately cannot comment. However, our first meet of the 09/10 season is in a few weeks, so I'll try to get some answers for you. I agree that the foam board can amplify the noise, but as I said, not all modules do it at the club.
As for too much glue - it is easy to do with the polyurethane. It foams up quite a bit, and can easily put things out of alignment if they are not tightly held in place.
Andrew