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I want to start hand laying track. More for money saving reasons than a desire to put in half a billion spikes. I was wondering how many spikes per tie all you track builders use?
I have heard 4 per tie, 8 per tie and 2 per tie staggered. I have also been told to put a stringer under the ties to help support them?
What techniques does everyone use? Wood or composite ties? Metal or stainless spikes? Can the track be bent once it is assembled, or does it have to be bent rail by rail?
I'm sure i'll have a ton ore questions, but i think this is something i want to go forward with. Oh and for the record, I am using aluminum code 250, laying it in ballst with some ladder track method. And i am on battery power.
Thanks for any help
Terry
I have heard 4 per tie, 8 per tie and 2 per tie staggered. I have also been told to put a stringer under the ties to help support them?
What techniques does everyone use? Wood or composite ties? Metal or stainless spikes? Can the track be bent once it is assembled, or does it have to be bent rail by rail?
I'm sure i'll have a ton ore questions, but i think this is something i want to go forward with. Oh and for the record, I am using aluminum code 250, laying it in ballst with some ladder track method. And i am on battery power.
Thanks for any help
Terry