Civil War
I'm looking for a source for dark or black #4 x 3/4 or 1" wood screws for track. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Has it been established that you are trying to secure Gargraves track?
In any event, I think folks worry too much about this problem. Once assembled, track isn't likely to move very far, and a fastener is needed only every few sections. Screws tend to increase track noise and they look like, well, screws.
Consider using thin black nylon cable ties. They are very strong, inconspicuous, look like metal straps, and are easy to install and snip off again when necessary. They are readily available at any hardware store, Home Depot, Lowes or electrical-supply house.
http://www.gardnerbender.com/products/cable_ties.html
If you are in fact using something other than Gargraves, such as regular old Lionel O or 027 track, and do not have to worry about splitting thin wooden or plastic ties, why not just slightly enlarge a few holes in the metal ties and go ahead and use #6 screws or whatever are the smallest screws that you can find in the length you need?
In particular, I never screw down Lionel "022" switches. I do secure all three tracks leading to/from the switch, but I find that I largely avoid creating "shorts" and/or binding-parts inside the switches by letting them float.
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