[80class]

Depending on yuor experience, you may wish to try flexitrack as it normally works out less expensive and you can give slight curves were needed which generally make the finished layout look more realistic without any extra hassle. My advice would be that if you are to use flexitrack, always use Tracksetta templates to keep the track square.

I got mine from Scale Rail, usual disclaimer that I have no connection other than a satisfied customer:

http://www.scalerail.com/ooho-and-o-165-49-c.asp

Rob

 

[80class]

Nope its not a silly question!

Use a knife to cut away some of the plastic that runs under the rails then add a fishplate (or rail joiner if you like) the same way you would with any other type of track.

Any more questions ask away!

Rob