Point Motor Screws

[Wakefield11]

Hi, does anyone know what size the screws are that come with the surface mounted points. I have lost mine from a few years back and I would like to use the old points once again?

Thank you

[P-Henny]

I assume you mean the screws that fix the motor to the baseboard (timber).

I think I am probably stating the obvious, but since you already have the motors, why not just offer up a selection of screw sizes to the holes and see which ones fit. I suggest a 'chipboard screw' type as the thread will be parallel and not tapered.

[ModelerXYZ]

Point motors don't come with screws any more.

a 2mm screw just about fits in the hole. a 1.5 would probably be better if you get them.

XYZ

[ColinB]

Admittedly I don't use Hornby point motors, but I do use surface mount ones. I ordered a big pack of 1.6 mm self tappers off EBay. The seller was in China but 4 weeks later they arrived and worked wonderfully. They were also a lot longer than what you can get in this country. I hate buying things from China but for screws they seem to be the only place to get them.

[Brew Man]

I bought some from Peters Spares a couple of years ago, part number PS72. However, they are currently out of stock. I also bought some track fixing screws from this guy on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154678519043. If you get the 12mm ones I reckon they should be suitable as point motor screws. the Peters Spares are 13mm, but they should be OK.