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I've heard that matte glue is better than elmers in that is dries to a rubbery consistency, and hence quieter than elmers. My last layout was a LOT noisier once I ballasted with elmers. I'll definately be using matte glue next. <br /> <br />For the glue mixture I used +50% alcohol, 25% water and 25% glue mixed with a few drops of detergent. It doesn't take much glue to hold everything inplace, and the diluted glue keeps big blobs of it from accumulating in one place. <br /> <br />I'd pretty much guarantee that the plastic ties are immune to alcohol, as a LOT of people use alcohol to clean their tracks, and I have yet to hear of their rails coming up. :-) <br /> <br />Mark in Utah
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