paul 2 posted:****************************
Pingman and carsntrains, I know what you are saying about the screws. I have used drywall screws for so long. I did order some Gar Graves screws to start using on new track work. I took a drywall screw out and tried a Gar Graves screw but they are smaller diameter then the drywall screws. So I'll have to rethink this............Paul
Paul, you don't need more than a #4 screw of sufficient depth to reach the sub-roadbed/plywood.
One of the easier and pleasant aspects of putting down Gargraves track was using two drills--one to drill a countersunk pilot hole, followed by the #4 screw--the top of the screw was flush with the top of the tie..
Just remove the obnoxious fat screws and fill in the hole with putty, for example, then apply paint, marker or whatever to "hide" it.
Really, with as nice a layout as you are building; with such nice buildings, etc., these screw heads got to go. Good luck.
EDIT: Just read Darlander's suggestion to use a tooth pick in the hole. Good advice if you don't want to drill more holes.
