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Offline jimwallace1652  
#1 Posted : 25 June 2024 22:18:28(UTC)
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I am looking for screws for Marklin M track and switches. Any idea what part number is?
Expanding layout and heavily committed to using M track
Did not find on EBAY
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Offline jimwallace1652  
#2 Posted : 25 June 2024 22:25:45(UTC)
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Found Marklin 7299 part number
where can get them?
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#3 Posted : 25 June 2024 23:03:35(UTC)
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They are a discontinued item, 2nd hand sourcing is your only option.

Search the forum for 'M track screws', there are other threads on the forum discussing alternatives.
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Offline Michael4  
#4 Posted : 25 June 2024 23:32:57(UTC)
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#5 Posted : 26 June 2024 00:39:28(UTC)
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Keesmarklin stocks them
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Offline Michael4  
#6 Posted : 26 June 2024 12:14:52(UTC)
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The less you screw down the quieter the track...but then if you are used to M track you are used to the noise...or deaf!
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Online analogmike  
#7 Posted : 26 June 2024 14:42:02(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: jimwallace1652 Go to Quoted Post
I am looking for screws for Marklin M track and switches. Any idea what part number is?
Expanding layout and heavily committed to using M track
Did not find on EBAY
Thanks Jim



Here you go. Bolt Depot. In the #2 and #3 size you will have to go to brass. Give 'em a call.
Mikey

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Offline ccranium  
#8 Posted : 26 June 2024 20:18:59(UTC)
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Regardless of which ones you get, use Phillips head instead of the "vintage" 7299 slotted head screws. The slot head is truly a pain to drive on these small screws. If that's all you can find, then a pin drill for a pilot hole helps, but one needs access for that.

I've only screwed my M-track down every 3-4 180mm straight sections and minimally in turns and on turnouts; it makes changes and adjustments much easier.
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Online analogmike  
#9 Posted : 26 June 2024 21:35:33(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: ccranium Go to Quoted Post
Regardless of which ones you get, use Phillips head instead of the "vintage" 7299 slotted head screws. The slot head is truly a pain to drive on these small screws. If that's all you can find, then a pin drill for a pilot hole helps, but one needs access for that.

I've only screwed my M-track down every 3-4 180mm straight sections and minimally in turns and on turnouts; it makes changes and adjustments much easier.


Flathead woodscrews are not available with phillips drive in the #2 and #3 size. If they are out there let me know! I use a very sharp ice pick for a pilot hole first. Yes they are a pain in the butt. I use them only where absolutely needed. Too much noise.
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#10 Posted : 27 June 2024 10:08:29(UTC)
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As I said in the previous thread referenced above, M3 20mm screws are fine for M track, and these have a Phillips head

https://vi.aliexpress.co...amp;gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

I've also used these on C track in places where I needed a longer screw due to there being some cork underlay underneath the track previously used with M track. I colour the screw head with a bit of grey paint so that the screw blends in more with the track colour.

I've also previously used M4 20mm bronze screws which blend in quite well with the M track colour but do require enlarging the screw hole.
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Offline EKay  
#11 Posted : 27 June 2024 19:31:56(UTC)
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If I were utilizing M track for nostalgic reasons, which I will be, I would use (will use) the original/period-looking slotted screws.
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Offline BenP  
#12 Posted : 27 June 2024 21:47:54(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: jimwallace1652 Go to Quoted Post
I am looking for screws for Marklin M track and switches. Any idea what part number is?
Expanding layout and heavily committed to using M track
Did not find on EBAY
Thanks Jim



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Offline JohnjeanB  
#13 Posted : 27 June 2024 21:51:42(UTC)
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Hi
As most of you know, Märklin advised at the time to use DIN 1.7 (head diameter in mm) by 15 (length in mm) countersunk screws to attach M tracks to a wooden support (usually plywood).
It does not work when using a cork foil for sound dampening.
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Offline tonyfh  
#14 Posted : 28 June 2024 09:22:40(UTC)
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If you can find these screws in the US

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They are the same size as the original Märklin screws for M-track.

Succes, Tony.
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Offline jpklecker@yahoo.com  
#15 Posted : 05 July 2024 22:15:28(UTC)
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Another option you can use, if you can find them, is the 7171 Sound-Deadening Strips for M-Track. They come in a bag of 50 and they include screws, not sure of the screw size but they are flat-headed. The strips are designed to fit under / inside the metal track and raise it slightly off the lower edges, and thus insulate for sound reduction, I think they claimed a 50% sound reduction. Usually two of these were used per track, depending on length, and it fit in the screw holes of the track. The instruction booklet indicated how to cut them to size for using in switches. In the past I was able to find them on ebay, but that was a while ago. 7171 Sound Deadening Strips for M Track.JPG
John from AZ
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