Got the pliers, they seem to work OK, but they don't put that sharp little pinpoint crimp in the side of the rail head that the track has from the factory, which would prevent the pin from ever pulling out. The pliers' effectiveness seems to depend on the muscle I apply to it, and sorry to say, I'm not amply endowed in that department.
The stock ties got a bit loose after all the sawing. Is there any way to re-crimp them to the foot of the rail?
Thanks.