uh… you guys know that you CAN spike into the Central Valley ties, right? lol
Depending on how much rail you’ve got to lay, you can use the super-glue with the brush applicator top. Thats what I’ve used and had no problem yet…
but seriously, its not that hard to spike, especially since they already have the grooves for the rail. I’d say it would go a lot quicker than messing around with the glue, also.
On foam??[:-^]
The problem with CA is it will crack with expansion/contraction over the years. Did a small shelf diorama with it and had problems after about a year. Barge is flexable. Now the CA Wolfgang mentioned says it’s flexable, so that might work better. But your still experimenting with te foundation of your layout and from the looks of the package, it’s not sold in the USA. (probably harder to get than Barge![:D])
I did a few experiments with a few different brands of adhesives.
I have found that Walthers GOO is the same as Pliobond. With all the experiments with 5 different adhesives it turns out that Walthers Goo is the best. After ample drying time it takes considerable force to move or remove the rail.
The epoxy worked great too. When I tried to pull the rail off and broke the tie.
Zap CA did nothing and broke loose easily.
Goop did not hold with too much grip.
Walthers Goo is the glue I will use for laying track. Flexible and holds real well.
Pete
That’s good to hear. It’s basically a contact cement. Did you try thinning it with anything like laquer thinner? (like CV recommends thinning Barge with MEK)
Goo can be a little messy to deal with out of the tube.
No I did not thin it. I picked up some of those little applicator tips. Just a small bead, less than 1/16 inch wide to the bottom of the rail is all that’s needed. I then laid the rail on the ties and immediately peeled it up and let the adhesive dry. Then relaid it and set a little pressure on it. One hour later it was solid yet flexible.
With this system I can build most of my turnouts at the work bench and stock pile them until the layout is ready for them.
Pete
I tried some Goo to fix a rail that was coming up. Held great for about 3 days and then popped back up.
Hope that doesn’t happen to your layout.
I’m planning on using the CVT tie strips for an expansion of my layout and will be using LePage’s Gelled Contact Cement. I’ve found it much easier to work with than the liquid types, as it’s less prone to the “stringing” that usually occurs with contact cements. Its main drawback is that I’ve been able to find it only in quart or gallon cans, although it seems to have a long shelf life, and is useable for any home project requiring contact cement. I apply it with a suitably-sized stiff brush, and clean-up is easy with lacquer thinner.
Wayne