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TrainHeadOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I am using Atlas track along with Atlas track screws (5/8") on top of cork underlayment and cork roadbed (1/2"). The cork and track are about 3/4". Does the track screw have go into the plywood or will the cork hold it?

1/22/215:17 PM

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MELGAROGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I use Atlas O track and track screws on 3/16" cork roadbed atop extruded pink foam. Track screws have held firmly in cork during 7 years of operation. If a screw ever loosens up, I will put some yellow carpenter's onto the screw threads, reinstall, and see if that holds. Ballast only outside of track ties.

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have my screws with Gargraves & Ross track through the 1/4" foam roadbed into the Homasote on my benchwork. They're very solid in the Homasote.

1/23/2111:09 AM

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