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2013-01-13 12:54 PM

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Subject: Wooden train tracks will I regret gluing them?

We got a wooden train track and trains for Christmas.  There are two bridges which seem to be the primary track failure point.  Is there any reason not to glue the bridges to the trellises?  To eliminate that failure point?

 

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2013-01-13 1:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Wooden train tracks will I regret gluing them?
Only that the kids can't take them apart and put them together in some other way.

I would think it would be just fine.
2013-01-13 7:38 PM
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Subject: RE: Wooden train tracks will I regret gluing them?

In our house, the building is the fun.  They would not get used nearly as much if they were glued instead of "buildable."

JMHO.

Funny story about wooden train tracks:   About 5 years ago, we had a 4 year old, a 1.5 year old, and one on the way.   My wife put the 1yo down for a nap, but the 4yo wasn't quite tired yet.  So she laid down on the couch to wait a while.   2 hours later, she awoke in a panic, instantly realizing what had happened. 

To her amusement and relief,  she found:

1. An entire train layout, built from plans. 

2. Two pages of the alphabet written out, over and over.

3. A stack of books next to the 4yo's bed...  which he had used to read himself to sleep.

She had never been so amused/relieved/embarrassed all at once!  We knew he was good at following the plans, but not that good!

 

2013-01-14 12:22 PM
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Subject: RE: Wooden train tracks will I regret gluing them?
I've glued them.  Some have come apart but it is nice to keep some of the bridges from CONSTANTLY falling down.  Don't glue the whole thing, just a few bridge pieces and you'll be fine. 
2013-01-15 9:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Wooden train tracks will I regret gluing them?
I also glued just the bridge parts.  The rest is free.  You are not crazy, just practical. 
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