Bent my first piece of Gargraves! Pretty close to the 34” target! Used the 32”sheetrock jig I showed on first post - and track sprung back to maybe 40”, so ended up securing and final bending at the same time.
Added non-derail guides to my 4 Marx 34” turnouts! Used JB Weld on 3 - the first one I soldered but that took quite a while. Also added 1/2 track pins into the point gaps where engines were derailing. See pics!
Nailed down the up ramp out of St Joe Industrial Park, and tested successfully. 3% doesn’t look that steep but it definitely slows or speeds the engine.
I soldered the joints between every other Gargraves piece. By soldering in the joint, I connect with two pieces with each solder joint, and strengthen the joint. See pic!
