Please bear with me as I am still learning how to do How to stuff, unlike Mario and Doug( Laidoffsick ) who have made it an art form.
Looks like you're doing a fine job to me!! I've watched Doug's U-tube videos.. He does a great job and makes it look easier than it really is, of course he's working with scale equipment too..
You are defiantly breaking new ground and I am looking forward to seeing how you do it. Normally this thread would be in the 3RS forum, but I chose to put it in the Hi-Rail, O27 and Traditional 3-Rail O Gauge for more visibility to the Non 3RS crowd..
Not sure about "breaking new ground", but thanks for the compliment!! I hope I'll help generate some interest in upgrading some of the less expensive and readily available items.. Some people say, why.. I say, why not...