@TNT69 posted:Thanks, I am in the process of soldering more jumper wires especially on shorter pieces, but my biggest problem right now is trying to test with a DVM. If I finish the connection, I basically get nothing or next to nothing on the meter anywhere. If I separate a section so the connection is not complete, I get full power on one side but nothing on the other rail and vice versa. It doesn't seem to matter where I disconnect either.
Again lets start simple, Lionel Fastrack for whatever reason will develop dead spots. Its not that the pins are not touching, they probably are, its high resistance. Go online to MOUSER Electric and order: 571-6409231 their part number/ the MFG is 640923-1 these are the size of the contact blades on the bottom of the track. They will support 22-18 AWG with no issue on short runs. They are called TE Connectivity Terminals.
Simple is always better.
There is a tool by stakeon to crimp them. Best part is they snap into place. Order these and make jumper wires to avoid soldering.
