Installing Atlas HO code 83 flex track part 2 of 3

[@seanmacdonald5255]

There is another way to get ties under the rail joiners. Sand the bottom of the ties so they are slightly thinner then slip them in place.

[@nickhall3459]

You need a small soldering iron with a small tip so you can put on much smaller amounts of solder.

[@BALD8BIL]

For the ones in the back of hard-to-reach I would get a smaller soldering iron for like for $4.99 like Walmart or Lowe's or something cuz if you undo your track and try to order that many together it might create issues for you you don't want that cuz right now it's looking pretty good and now I'm kind of glad I'm doing modules from my build this time so I can solder both sides before I put it on the bench work keep doing what you're doing and I remember when you only had three or four subscribers and look at you now 277 that's pretty good, also on those ties you might be able to get a sandpaper and saying the back down to make them thinner so they can go under the rail joiners

[@shihanjulio]

Using a pencil iron with a 33 watt tip is a lot easier than the gun. Also, using a paste flux lets the solder "flow".

[@crsrdash-840b5]

Get an extension cord to connect your soldering gun. Also, the Weller 7200 is a light duty soldering gun and it is designed better for model railroading. Remember to keep wiping off the tip of the gun after each use. I use a piece of foam or damp sponge. The gaps won't cause any issues. Don't worry as it will make that clicky clacky sound.