track spike holes

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I was wondering what size the hole is on track ties?

Thanks Billy

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Less than 1/16th" but big enough for an 18 gauge brad! Sorry, I don’t have any bits I can read the size on smaller than 1/16.[:P]

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I would take a stab and say they are around .050-.060 thousands of an inch.