Perfect Insulation and Expansion Gaps in Model Railroad Track

In this video I show you how I create perfect insulation and expansion gaps in model railroad track. It is important to be able to divide a model railroad layout into insulated electrical blocks for reliable running. It is also important to have some room for expansion and contraction in changing seasons. In this video I will show you how I do both.

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