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Reply to "A question about Lionel track pin size"

As Rob said, force the "O" pins into the "O27" track.  It gives a smoother transition than the other way round.  It will help if you open the "O27" track tube up just a bit using an awl.  Once the pin is seated in the "O27" rail, crimp the rail with a pair of track pliers.  Which brings us to another subject.

I have two pair of lineman's pliers.  One pair is used for "O" track, the other for "O27".  I made them myself.  Simply lay the pliers flat.  With the jaws held in the closed position, drill a hole near the end of the jaws corresponding in size with either an "O" pin or "O27" pin.  Now you can tighten the pins in the rails using the proper size pair of pliers. 

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