I have been using screws to mount a TIU vertically under my layout. I dread every time I must remove it as I am on my back, the lighting isn't very good and the screw head is small.
Is there an alternate, simpler way to mount a TIU and AIU vertically? Velcro? Commercially available straps?
Thanks,
Tom
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I bought a short bungee cord that is a loop and has a ball on one end. I run the cord thru holes on either side of the TIU. The ball holds the cord until I stretch it out and release the #1 TIU. There is also a stop that keeps the TIU from sliding downward while removing it.
My other #2 TIU (for O scale) is on the face board of my layout mounted with screws and is easy to work on.
My G scale #3 TIU is just laying there in the pic. It goes outside for the summer with another #4 that remains out there.
@Engineer-Joe posted:I bought a short bungee cord that is a loop and has a ball on one end. I run the cord thru holes on either side of the TIU. The ball holds the cord until I stretch it out and release the #1 TIU. There is also a stop that keeps the TIU from sliding downward while removing it.
My other #2 TIU (for O scale) is on the face board of my layout mounted with screws and is easy to work on.
My G scale #3 TIU is just laying there in the pic. It goes outside for the summer with another #4 that remains out there.
Thanks for your reply. A better solution than what I am currently using. Tom
Actually, you can use Velcro. A couple 1/2" wide strips of Velcro will hold that sucker firmly and allow you to easily pull it off if desired.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Actually, you can use Velcro. A couple 1/2" wide strips of Velcro will hold that sucker firmly and allow you to easily pull it off if desired.
Thanks John ... I will give it a try. Tom
The rubber feet were removed, four screws one each corner. 
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