Attaching Tracks to MDF Sheet

[Paul B Technic]

HI all,

I am sorry if this topic has been covered before, I did a search but could not find anything related to it.

Basically I have a large sheet of MDF which I have my train set up on, now I am happy with my layout I want to attach the tracks so they don't move around as much. What methods exist for doing this and what have other people found that works / does not work?

Paul

[kyphur]

Well, the track is designed to attach to baseplates so you could either:

1. Cover the whole MDF with baseplates

OR

2. Stratigically attach a few Baseplates (like corners etc)

But if you don't want to use baseplates then you could probably get a way with using small screws in the pinholes used to connect the tracks in packs of four. The screws would have to be thin to not damage the track and long to get deep enough into the MDF to be secure.

[mred]

HI all,

I am sorry if this topic has been covered before, I did a search but could not find anything related to it.

Basically I have a large sheet of MDF which I have my train set up on, now I am happy with my layout I want to attach the tracks so they don't move around as much. What methods exist for doing this and what have other people found that works / does not work?

Paul

Small contersunk screws work very well, I'm not sure what size I used, but they stopped all movement and also meant I could move the layout without having to rip it completely apart

[JamesP]

Small contersunk screws work very well, I'm not sure what size I used, but they stopped all movement and also meant I could move the layout without having to rip it completely apart

Hole. Middle. #4 screw. Don't tighten too much...

James

[Paul B Technic]

Small contersunk screws work very well, I'm not sure what size I used, but they stopped all movement and also meant I could move the layout without having to rip it completely apart

This is what I am aiming for :) Thanks everybody for the replies.

Paul

[tazzy007]

Hi

I don't know if anyone has ever asked this question ( if they have i do appologise).

What i want to do it fit my train track to a board so then i can just slide the board behind my sofa and its safe ( out of my dogs way). Whats the best way to fit the track to a board?

Like glue it? Drill small holes in the track then screw it on what? someone please help me.

cheers

Tazzy.

[Hey Joe]

Hi, the track has small holes in it already, so you can just use those for the screws.

Joe

[Fugazi]

Whats the best way to fit the track to a board?

I have merged your topic with a similar one where you might find some answers.

[tazzy007]

Hi All

Thank you for the help. The track the set came with has some small holes so i will carefully screw it to my board, Plus which is the best track to buy as it came with some flex track but my train keep's coming off of it. The set i got is the 7938 plus i got extra flex track 7499. I would also like to add some switching tracks. Help please.

Tazzy

[Spitfire2865]

Hi All

Thank you for the help. The track the set came with has some small holes so i will carefully screw it to my board, Plus which is the best track to buy as it came with some flex track but my train keep's coming off of it. The set i got is the 7938 plus i got extra flex track 7499. I would also like to add some switching tracks. Help please.

Tazzy

Flex track isnt very good as track when it is loose. It is one of the things most of us hate about the PF train line.

I would try using flex track as filler and not as long sections of active track. At most, using only 2 or 3 in a row.

[tazzy007]

Hi Spitfire,

Thank you for your help. I am going to sort my track out now.

Cheers

Tazzy

[tazzy007]

Hi All

Here's my Train layout up to now. I still need some Switch track's and more track. I also need some more MDF to finish the end part off.

Cheers

Tazzy

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tazaboo/9496339435/