Oh, I agree. They're horrible things to work with. (IRJs from earlier post(

I gave up on Milliput some time ago as a model filler. I couldn't get it to stick and it just fell out when I tried to smooth it down. I use Humbrol filler now which I find preferable. There's also 'Gorilla Filler' which I've never tried but Gorilla glues are usually very good.

Cheers,

Chris

Quote from: Bealman on August 17, 2026, 09:21:17 AMI'll agree with that. I can push wagons over IRJs no problem.

You come and fit 'em then

Probably my most frequently played Bon Jovi tracks (along the lines of Dire Straits 'Telegraph Road')

@port perran Don't even bother, Martin. It's a racket

I paint my IRJs with brown stripes where they lie above sleepers to help hide them.
It works for me.
Bob

I'll agree with that. I can push wagons over IRJs no problem.

@Newportnobby must be a huge gap and/or well out of alignment if it causes derailments.   I'd be looking to lift and replace the track (with IRJs fitted).

Locos bridge the gap (including 0-6-0s) but there is the odd random derailment of 4 wheeled wagons when being pushed across the gap and, as it is intended to show this layout, that's a no-no in my book.

Putting miliput aside for the moment, do you actually need to fill the gap? I have isolated sections without using any joiners where the track is held by a sleeper close to the end so not likely to move. Confession, this was years ago when I was skint with the option of retrofitting a joiner if it became necessary. The layout in question survived over 20 years and I cannot recall any issues.

Link here: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/mrh-202608-august-2026-13877155

Jon