Source for small screws

Might try Micro Fasteners

http://www.microfasteners.com/

Or just find some more parts & stuff to order from MTH and add the screws to the order?

Ray,  check with your local Ace Hardware, If you don't have one close by let me know.  We carry many very small metric stainless steel screws in our Ace.  Tell me what size you need and I'll send you a couple.

Doug

Doug, we do have an ACE hardware nearby.  I'll see what they have.  Thanks for the tip.

Ray

We have several "fastener" shops around our town.  They carry everything from small screws, washers, nuts to larger bolts, etc.  Maybe you can find on in your area.  I make as many trips to my fastener store as I do to Home Depot or Harbor Freight.

TEX

Steve

McMaster Carr has a huge selection of almost everything.

Hi Ray,

FYI, most of the larger machine screws on MTH engines, including the ones that hold diesel side frames, are 3mm.  The smaller screws that hold switches to the frame, Kadee coupler mounts, etc., are 2mm.  You will occasionally find 2.5mm, but 2 and 3mm cover most things.

I bought a lot of them from Lionel. Whenever I order anything, I fill the order with some screws, etc. for the shipping.

BTW, folks really get iffy about shipping charges. If you think about it, the shippers perform a great service for not a lot of money...bringing stuff right to your door. I think of it as support to the shipping industry.

Try trainaidsa.com they have a number of different screws and will send you a sample pack free.

Ted Nyerges specializes in small train fasteners.  He sets up in the Orange hall at York.  You could call him at 440-331-1649 to see if he could send you what you need.

Side Rod 

You can get them from Home Depot. Just bring the original with you to match it up. Make sure its the right thread. I have a few of these at home and will get the number off of the package it should still be in my parts box.

Glenn

I'll have to check Ace Hardware, our Home Depot has very few metric screws, and nothing even close to the 2mm or 2.5mm ones in any length.

Ted, has very few metric screws, mostly postwar replacements. Home Depot and Lowes and Ace Hardware are usually no help with metric screws also. If you need a specific screw, many times MTH is going to be the only source. If you can post a picture of the screw, I have many MTH screws in stock.

Chuck

Another source is MSC, an industrial supply company. They are a major nationwide industrial supply company with a good web site.