Have a quick question

[occsid1]

New here but I have a quick question. My mom wanted a train around the tree this year so got the Santa Flyer for under the tree.  I have a plywood sheet to attach the fastrack to, what is the best way to secure it to the board? Thanks in advance for the help

[wrmcclellan]

Welcome occsid1,

Use #4 3/4 or 1 inch self-tapping screws. Sometimes you have to drill out the pre-molded screw holes in the Fastrack with a 1/8 inch bit.

Here is a Home Depot link - SKU # 254827

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202844341/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Have fun!

[occsid1]

Thank you very much. I think I have some of those here.  

[EIS2]

You don't need to attach it to the board with anything.  FasTrack track will stay in place just fine.

Earl

[scrambler81]

 I use Fastrack on my basement layout, including 7 switches, and I don't have the track attached.

Heck, if you get right down to it, you don't even need the board.

[occsid1]

Thanks for those suggestions but I want to attach it to the board as then each year I can just pull the board out and lay it down and start putting up the tree.  

[servoguy]

I think you will spend more time pulling the board out than you would assembling the Fastrack.  Fastrack goes together very fast.  

[scrambler81]

servoguy

I think you will spend more time pulling the board out than you would assembling the Fastrack.  Fastrack goes together very fast.  

Especially if you only separate it into a couple of big sections. You can take the standard train set oval, break it into two sections, and lean them against the wall in the back of the closet.

[servoguy]

and you can easily change the layout if it is not screwed down.  Personally, I like to take over the entire living room or family room for a Christmas layout.  I have enough tubular track to take over the whole house, but so far haven't successfully negotiated this.