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Post by amich35 on Apr 1, 2024 22:52:29 GMT
Hi all,
As you all know, I have a couple loops of fastrack running around my home office and I find that the track is always coming apart at the connections. I've tried the little underneath clips and the mini binder clips to try and hold it together but I'd say they work so so at best. Would it be better to push the two pieces together and then screw them down to the plywood base they are on? Will that work? Any other suggestions?
Thanks as always,
Mike in still snowy Flagstaff (103 inches so far this season)
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Post by Adam on Apr 1, 2024 22:59:38 GMT
Screwing it down is an option and probably the one I would utilize.
Adam in less snowy this winter Massachusetts except we are getting a few more inches later this week.
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Post by BobS2056 on Apr 2, 2024 0:26:30 GMT
I purchased fastrack screws from Henning's Trains in Lansdale,PA. phone #215-362-2442 ask for Stephanie of Harry Jr. They fit real well and you hardly notice the screws are in track, blend in real well.
50 screws in a package for $1.98, sticker on package "FasTrack Track Screws"
Bob
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Post by dennym57 on Apr 2, 2024 1:53:00 GMT
I use Fastrack, I screwed them down years ago and never had a problem. (knock on wood)
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Post by Joe Saggese on Apr 2, 2024 12:38:58 GMT
I screw my fastrack down. No problems.
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Post by redjimmy1955 on Apr 2, 2024 21:34:33 GMT
Could be wrong here...I would check that there already are clips made by Lionel to hold fastrack together.I really think that I've seen them somewhere...perhaps some company such as Grainger sell a small clip ala low voltage wiring clip that could be used??
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Post by runamuckchuck on Apr 2, 2024 21:59:58 GMT
I used Fastrack regular, LED lighted, and orange unsecured for a 14X12 seasonal layout with a second layout within the largest loop and never had any problems with track separation. Could it be that your curves are too sharp relative to what you are running, or are you running at too high speeds?
I am not critisizing, just asking.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Apr 3, 2024 11:26:09 GMT
I used Fastrack regular, LED lighted, and orange unsecured for a 14X12 seasonal layout with a second layout within the largest loop and never had any problems with track separation. Could it be that your curves are too sharp relative to what you are running, or are you running at too high speeds? I am not critisizing, just asking.
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