CODE 70 DUMMY FISH PLATES

Track is also a model and part of the aesthetic of a scene even when a train is not in view! Paying attention to detail includes modeling as realistic looking track as possible, including scale height rail, ties, ballast and fish plates. These are not meant to be rail joiners (as they are used for in real life), but do add the real world detail to your carefully weathered and ballasted track. Space 39' scale feet apart or closer and simply glue (using CA glue a.k.a. cyanoacrylate) into the rail web below the rail head that is facing you. Finish off by weathering with some grimy black and rust to give your track that extra wow factor.