In addition to being faster and less tedious, it is easy to make
lateral adjustments. For straight track, I used a long straight-
edge to align the track. For curves, I used 1/16” wooden tem-
plates cut to match the radii that I was using. This helped
ensure there were no inadvertent kinks, and that the curves
were laid smoothly [2].
Once the track was properly aligned, I needed to fix it in posi-
tion so it could not be easily bumped out of alignment. On a
previous layout, the track was held in place by the ballast and
diluted white glue. As it turns out, this does not adhere very
well to the Delrin ties, and the track can be easily popped
loose, as I discovered on dismantling that layout. So for this
2. A straightedge is used to align straight track.
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