Dear MRHers,

Not sure if the link included at the end of the "how to best transport trains" question was directly relevant,
(the question seemed to be about hauling the trains themselves, the link post seemed to be more focussed on moving layout sections),

but the issue was discussed recently...

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/7678

Happy Modelling,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr

On top of the products from woodland scenics and from Eileen's emporium, there is a range of liquid electrical tape out there as well. This is literally a thin liquid that can be used to do the same job as electrical tape and due to its non corrosive nature wont have an impact on soldered electrical joints. It comes in both red and black to help with wiring determinations as well. 

I have only just discovered it, however it is fast becoming one of my top tools for DCC installations, especially where it comes to lights in UK steam prototypes where space is at a real premium. 

Did they mention the Grand Central Gems boxes for locomotives?

Thanks for the tip on shimming rails with brass strips. I plan to try it out with an 80 to 55 transition (n scale) I realize I need a bigger shim. Thanks again

John 

I use a small dollop of hot glue to secure wires. It holds well, sets up almost instantly and if you ever need to remove the wires you don't have to pull, pry and prod at them, stick the tip of a hot soldering iron in the glue and the wires practically fall off. You can use the iron to reattach wires to the same blob of glue as well. The blob is so small that any heat generated is nowhere near enough to melt a plastic body shell.

You da' man, Joe. Excellent prototype example.