01-31-2010, 12:38 AM
Nice adaptation of a derail, Shane. 
As I was reading, the thought crossed my mind about metal axles, but I see that you discovered it before I could mention it. 
Another method of which I've read for keeping cars from rolling away is to plant a nylon bristle from a brush between the rails. They're not very visible and they need to be only high enough to catch the axles. I've not tried this method, but I believe toothbrush bristles were suggested - they need to be pliable enough that cars and locos can be run over them, yet stiff enough that standing cars won't.
Wayne
As I was reading, the thought crossed my mind about metal axles, but I see that you discovered it before I could mention it. Another method of which I've read for keeping cars from rolling away is to plant a nylon bristle from a brush between the rails. They're not very visible and they need to be only high enough to catch the axles. I've not tried this method, but I believe toothbrush bristles were suggested - they need to be pliable enough that cars and locos can be run over them, yet stiff enough that standing cars won't.
Wayne