Track joints and track kinking is a simple topic that confronts all who have model train layouts. Pete Nolan created this thread as one of his Stupid Mistakes series, but several other members give their ideas and solutions on the subject, too. Click here to learn all about expansion joints for track: when, where, how close together, etc. Here is another thread on soldering rail joints or joiners. Soldering Rails and Other Things Additional search terms: gap road bed electric electrical kink kinks rail joiner tie ties gap gaps gapping solder drop drops wire