Opps #4: Melting Points

Soldering is something I’ve done since about 10 or 11 years old. You’d think I’d know better about melting points.

Unfortunately the iron got a bit damaged as it swung around on my desk and ended up burning into a plastic tool. That meant the tip was damaged and solder didn’t melt as quickly. (I later found this site to help)

Net effect was that when I went to solder the droppers under one of the points, I used too much time. The seats of the rail melted.

I didn’t actually note the problem until I ran a train over the point and wondered why it often derailed. OK, melting point discovered.

I used some superglue and weights to reattach things.

I’m hoping that’s all good now as I’m not keen on buying a new one. They aren’t cheap.