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Need advice please on how to fit buffer stops to a sidings track…. Cannot make it work…

The two springs clip between the outer rails

Should the buffers sit on top of the rails?

No clips in at the end. As far as I recall.

I am assuming you mean this type.

Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:38 am No clips in at the end. As far as I recall.

I am assuming you mean this type.

Yes I do, I’m clearly doing something wrong….

There are little metal springs at the bottom (The small wire-like things) which fit into tiny slotted holes in themetal track base. These hole slots are only found at one end of the track if I recall so one may need to turn the teack to the slotted side. Not sure if they are only found on straighttrack or not as my Hornby Dubo stuff is in storage.
Once those clips are in they will take a nice hit without parting with the track. Not to say one should run into the buffers!

Many thanks for this, shall look for holes….

The slots are found at one end of just the straight pieces. The spring clips just need to be manoovered into position.

Thank you for this.
After advice on Baseboard please, is Sundeala K the best?

I prefer ply. Sundeala needs a lot of support and doesn’t like getting wet which can be a problem if you are building scenery.