Jerry, my thought (however small) was to cast without, and use SS spikes.
Other Matt, I didn't know there was such a product! I really like the idea. It would be great to just change the ties by just having pre-drilled ones laying around. However, they won't work on Sunset track, which is what I just ordered./DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/plain.gif
Brian, I can't picture concrete ties being very strong, either, at that size.
I am wondering if it would be easy and efficient enough to make a jig for a drill press to make a pilot hole, however small, in the tie to get correct spacing.
Thoughts, opinions, experience?