Atlas selctor screw diameter?

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Someone kindly gave me an Atlas selector (#215), but most of the screws are missing. The 2-56 screw slide through, so I thought to ask here.

To avoid confusion, here is what it looks like (some of the missing screws are at the top and sides): http://web4.hobbylinc.com/gr/atl/atl215.jpg

Thanks!

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Ya know, for some reason, I have the impression they are 3-48 screws. Next size up is 4-40.

If they’re 3-48, they’re a bit hard to find. If you don’t have a good hardware store nearby, here’s some:

https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Finish-B18-6-3-Phillips-Threaded/dp/B00F34UGAW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1483928574&sr=8-5&keywords=3-48+screws

Ed

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They are 3-48 :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Screws-3-48x1-8-Atlas-Remote-Turnout-Switch-Machines-Control-Terminals-50-Pack/201609458789?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D40832%26meid%3Dfa23290e34494bedbc3a8b3475448b92%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D231553494906

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Most of the Atlas turnouts I have gotten, come with a little package of nuts, bolts and screws. Some of them are the same sizeu are looking for. If you kept the ones that came with them, you should have a scource.

Good luck,

Richard

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It may depend on when and where the switch was made. Recent Asian made machines may use metric screws. Leastwise this is the case with a lot of computer equipment we have been getting.

ROAR

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Brillant with ebay! I might also call Atlas and ask.

Thanks all!