rockyshores posted:Once cut, do the tubular rails remain attached to the base or do they tend to lift off the bakelite and become loose?
The rails do become loose but are very easy to remove. I did my first one this morning in less than 1/2 hour. I decided to remove the 3 rails that I cut through with a saber saw. I did not want to try using a drill. The rotary tool with a 1/2" cut-off wheel removes the Bakelite to about 1/2" back from the edge to allow room for the joining pins. I then reinstalled the cut rails tighter than before I started. I sprayed the Bakelite with Endust & installed 3 pins. It looked better than it did 75 years ago. This one happens to have a screw socket for the bulb. Others that I have are newer (I think) with the bayonet bulb socket.
Next, I need to drill a small hole for the lantern wire so that I can use 14 volts, instead of the 18 volts of track power, per Rod's instructions.
Thank you Rod for this space saving method.
