Maybe the coffee hasn't kicked in yet - but I was reading another thread about amp draw and track wiring issues and the suggestion was made: "run your hands slowly around the layout on the tracks to check if any are warm areas on the track indicating a electrical issue"
Has anyone ever modified a freight car with a heat sensor or thermometer? This is akin to the K-Line car that displays the volts applied to the track as it circles the layout.
This could be used to identify "hot spots" on the layout that may need addressing.
Or maybe I'm just needing that second cup of coffee. Your thoughts?
Paul