Comments on: Model Railroad Track Screws https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=track-screws Model railroads and model trains Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:16:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Steve https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html#comment-32178 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:16:02 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2788#comment-32178 Does anyone have a source for a 2 inch track screw for O scale? I need to go through track, foam and then into the plywood.

]]> By: Scott Fisher https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html#comment-10740 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 04:36:28 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2788#comment-10740 I can’t find any screws small enough for Atlas code 55 flex track, even on eBay. Does anyone have any suggestions? Kensey

]]> By: Wayne Sweet https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html#comment-4604 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:06:17 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2788#comment-4604 Years ago, in my wood shop I stopped using any type of screw except the square head (Robinson) screws. I have carried this into my train layout also. They are just easier to use.

Usually,I get my screws from McFeely’s (McFeelys.com). However, the track plus the foam mat under by O gauge track required a 3/4″ screw, which McFeely’s did not have. I was able to order the square head screws from Fasenall.

Never nail or glue down track. If you are like me, I like to change layout design to keep improving the layout.

]]> By: roypea https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html#comment-4500 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:49:33 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2788#comment-4500 I have used flat head screws of this type (size) and love them. I am HO scale so I have a little more room on my ties. I use an 1/8th inch bit and hand clear a counter sink in the middle of the tie and then dirve the screw. I often predrill the holes if I’m going into wood very far and It doesn’t hurt to put the smallest amount of dish soap on the threads to help drive them and to prevent breaking them off since they are so thin.

]]> By: Richard H https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html#comment-4463 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:54:29 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2788#comment-4463 just go to ebay and type in track screws. You’ll find several listings.

]]> By: fred https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/09/track-screws.html#comment-4460 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:30:18 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2788#comment-4460 to help me save time searching could you please let me know who you got them from. I would really like to use screws also. glueing the road bed is hard enough.
Thanks

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