As viejos explains here: (URL) at least at first power connections were only made on straight rails. Images on the 1980 train catalogue would confirm this fact. Searching on [...] (104 months ago, Nov 10, 2015, to Inventories Requests)
Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 7740-1) * Delete 16 Part 3241 Light Gray Train, Track 12V Conducting Rail Curved (match ID 1) * Add 16 Part 3241b [...] (104 months ago, Nov 10, 2015, to Inventories Requests)
The pictures below clearly show that 08018bc01 White Electric, Light Brick 12V 2 x 2 with 3 Plug Holes, Trans-Clear Diffuser Lens could be included in that Service pack in place [...] (104 months ago, Nov 3, 2015, to Inventories Requests)
Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 1140-1) * Add 2 Part 08010bc01 White Electric, Light Brick 12V 2 x 2 with 3 Plug Holes, Trans-Clear Diffuser Lens (Alternate) [...] (104 months ago, Nov 3, 2015, to Inventories Requests)
[...] Hi, are you referring to the dot circled in blue in the picture above? Telling the truth I've never noticed that mistake since you mentioned it! Thanks for sharing [...] (112 months ago, Mar 20, 2015, to Inventories Requests)