Welcome to our complete library of information videos. You are welcome to post and share any of our videos on your own website or blog.
All of these videos are also provided on the DVD that is included with your Fast Tracks order.
For even more videos, check out our new "After Hours Modeling" video series where you can watch Tim Warris build trackwork in a more informal setting.
The Basics
These videos demonstrate the basic skills you will need for building trackwork with Fast Tracks tools.
There is also an excellent video that explains how the NMRA track standards actually work. While an understanding of the NMRA track standards is not necessary to build great running trackwork with our tools, the NMRA video provides an excellent overview of the NMRA standards and how track switches work.
This video provides information about the tools and supplies you will need for soldering trackwork, how to take care of your tools and how to get the most out of them. Tim Warris also demonstrates basic soldering techniques.
Tim demonstrates how to solder trackwork in a Fast Tracks assembly fixture using acid based solder flux and small diameter solder with a 35 watt pencil tip soldering iron. Watch the entire video for valuable tips to ensure soldering success.
How to solder trackwork in a Fast Tracks assembly fixture using SuperSafe solder flux. SuperSafe flux is a very low acid flux that is less corrosive than regular acid paste flux, but does require a bit of extra skill to use.
A detailed description of all of the different types of files that you typically use to build trackwork, with tips on how to use and get the most out of your files.
Rail Cutters have a number of important features specifically for cutting rail for model railroading. They also require special care when they are used. Here are the details.
Pliobond contact cement is ideally suited for fastening QuickSticks wood ties to trackwork constructed using Fast Tracks fixtures and tools. This video demonstrates how to use Pliobond to create a permanent bond.
Used, abused, misused and just plain misunderstood, the NMRA standards have been unjustly blamed for many of the problems modelers have had over the years with with poor operating trackwork, where in fact the standards actually hold the key to building layouts that run both smoothly and reliably.
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The Demystifying The NMRA Standards video is provided for modelers who want to learn more about how the MRA track standards work. The information provided in this video is not needed to build great running trackwork using Fast Tracks tools.
Using Fast Tracks Tools
Our complete library of videos that describe how to use each of the tools that we currently offer.
Hand laying infinite lengths of bullet straight, hand laid track is easy when you use an assembly fixture. Here we show you how Fast Tracks straight track assembly fixtures makes it possible right at your workbench.
Here we show you how Fast Tracks curved track assembly fixtures makes it easy to hand lay infinite lengths of perfectly formed curved trackwork right at your workbench.
The Frog Helper tool can be used to build frogpoints for both straight and curved switches. Here we demonstrate how to build frogpoints for a curved turnout.
We offer a complete line of pre-gapped, PC Board Crossties for building straight and curved trackwork. Pre-gapped PC Board crossties have a number of important features that are described in this video.
Fast Tracks spiking pliers are unlike any other spiking pliers you can buy today. Here is what makes them different and more practical for spiking rail.
QuickSticks wood ties offers the modeler a fast and easy way to finish straight and curved lengths of soldered trackwork in just a few simple steps. Here is how they work.
TwistTies are used to construct straight and curved trackwork without the need for soldering or an assembly fixture. Tim shows you how this all wood tie solution works.
This video provides a detailed demonstration on how to use the StockAid tool to file off the base of the stockrail so that the switchpoints will fit tight against the rail.
We offer a number of different types of filing tools, including PointForm tools for Turnouts, 3-Ways, Crossovers, Dual Gauge and Slip Switches. This videos demonstrates the differences between each.
Using Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures
Step-by-step videos that describe how to build a turnout using a Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture, tools and supplies.
Switches can be built using using solid or hinged switchpoints. This video explains the difference between each and why we recommend solid points for fixture built switches.
Now that the guardrails and frog points are ready, the next step is to cut the PC Board Ties to length and insert them into the pockets in the assembly fixture.
