MTH traffic signals

Small brad, or a dab of glue

@Rod Stewart posted:

Small brad, or a dab of glue

Great solution, they are tiny!

Atlas O track screws will work.

Don

Thanks. Those screws may be #4 and too wide, but I'll try them and see.

The Atlas O track screws that I have measure .101 diameter measured over the threaded portion.  They are 3/4 inches long from under the head to the point.  I guess that makes them a #3 screw according to the chart that I found on line.  I have used them in almost all  of MTH's different types of signals.

I fear that with the MTH announcement, their signals may become very difficult to find.

If you only need a few, email me and I will send you enough for several signals.

Happy railroading,

Don

I use Atlas N scale track nails and a small pin vise to make a starter hole. Tap the nail in with a nail set.

Donald

Here is how I did it.

Thanks.

So many great ideas!!!

I've installed the lights by twisting off base and installing in drilled hole in layout.

Hot glue works perfect.  I have 4 mounted with it, no issues.

I’ll try the hot glue - Great idea! I used wax and one of the signals holds then starts to tip over after a few days. Hot glue should hold it much better.