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Commonly Asked Questions About The PC Board Ties

If you can't find an answer to your question here, then please feel free to contact us at service@fast-tracks.net and ask! We will do our best to respond within one business day. You may also want to check out the PC Board Ties Builder's Guide.
What are PC Board Ties used for?
PC Board ties are used to re-enforce switches by soldering them to strategic points along the switch. Normally only enough PC Board ties are used to provide structural strength. Standard wood ties are used for the remaining ties.
Won't PC Board Ties be obvious?
No. With proper treatment, PC Board Ties can be made virtually invisible and indistinguishable from wood ties.
I have purchased PC Board ties before and they were always twisted. Are yours twisted as well?
No. We stamp our ties rather than shearing them like other manufacturers do. This results in a perfectly flat tie.
It appears that your ties are cut to length. Can I purchase longer, un-cut pieces?
No. Because the ties are stamped, we are unable to provide un-cut lengths.
How thick are your PC Ties?
We offer 1/32" and 1/16" thick ties.
Your PC Board Ties don't match the thickness of wood ties. Won't that be a problem?
No. In some scales the PC Board ties may be thinner than the wood ties, but with a fixture built turnout the tie is fastened to the rail and will "float" between the wood ties. The space under the tie will be hidden by ballast.
Are the PC Board Ties copper plated on both sides of the tie?
Yes.
Won't the copper plating cause a dead short?
To prevent shorting, a thin electrical isolation gap is cut into the copper plating using a small file.
How do I order?
You can order Fast Track PC Board Ties right here.
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