Connecting Track

You can use thumb tacks to hold the track.  They work very well on HO track....Give it a try.

Then you can check your conductivity'...Most HOers/ON30ers solder their track connections when ready for permanent use..  

SGP posted:

 How do you secure your track to your table? Track nails? Glue it down? I was previously using track nails with some luck but I went to move track around and now I am having trouble maintaining continuity, engines will stall and I will look over to find a loose rail connector. I do not want to nail down track again until I know I don't have continuity problems. 

Just what is the actual surface you are trying to secure the track onto - wood, homasote, other?

Your odds of continuing to have continuity issues will remain until the track is secured.  If you want to make it re-positionable, I would suggest small screws to secure it in place while also testing each section as it is secured.

I would suggest getting rid of any brass track that you may be using, oxidation on that is a nightmare. Use the nickel /silver track and make sure all rail joiners are a snug fit. As you put your track sections together put a drop of Rail Zip into each joiner to enhance conductivity.

Ray