Menard's track problem

I have not, but if you use a small screw driver blade and split the end then use the screw driver to pry the pin back out  you will be fine, then recrimp the bottom portion of the rail back together. I've used that method a bunch lately to remove broken American FLyer pins in their S track.

The Menards track is good track, but in no way is the metal as hard and stiff as the original Lionel track and that is probably why the center pin was pushed too far in on your sections.

This is nothing new to tubular track. It is not the end of the world. Dennis' instructions above is all you need,

John- lift the two folded tabs on the tie. Do as Dennis said and split the bottom of the rail open and push the pin out. Crimp everything back together when done.

Bob

Yeah, I appreciate the feedback.  Nothing here I was already thinking, I just don't like fixing brand new stuff.   (Of course I have already popped the end off the new tank car to add weight!)

@Dennis Holler posted:

I have not, but if you use a small screw driver blade and split the end then use the screw driver to pry the pin back out  you will be fine, then recrimp the bottom portion of the rail back together. I've used that method a bunch lately to remove broken American FLyer pins in their S track.

The Menards track is good track, but in no way is the metal as hard and stiff as the original Lionel track and that is probably why the center pin was pushed too far in on your sections.

I’d second what Dennis says,…..it’s super simple,….once you get the hang of it, it’ll become second nature,…….you’ll get so good at spreading the rails, the pin will fall out,….

Pat

I think you can minimize the amount of rail spreading you have to do if you use the smallest screwdriver bit from a micro screwdriver set:

You can spread just enough to slide the "bit" shown in, catch the "step" in the pin and just slide it out.