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Jon, <br /> <br />A couple of methods for flex track. One is to drill holes in the ties and insert the spike as if it were holding the rail down, second is to spike the rail directly in the space right next to the tie. The spikes are cool because you can get rid of the nail heads in the middle of the ties and you can apply holding force right where you need it. For hand laid track you can spike directly through the wood tie and use the spike head to secure the rail. Some predrill, I haven't found that to be necessary.
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