I’m using the Woodland Scenics Riser/Incline system and my quiestion is can the track be installed directly on the risers or should cork roadbed be installed first.
I really don’t see the need for the cork roadbed, but from what I’ve read, most people seems to use it.
Thanks…
You need the cork for smooth transitions.
I thought that would be the case but since I’ve never used the WS risers I thought it prudent to keep my trap shut. Many things can be learned from the experience of others.
That makes sense. Thanks for the response.
It would depend upon what kind of track you are using.
As there are several makes of track that comes with the roadbed attached to the track you obviously would not need cork if using that type…
I used the Woodland scenics foam road bed on the risers/incline system.
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detail.asp?Scale=HO&Item=TRACKBED&ID=200409445
I used caulk to attach it and “T pins” to hold it and sandwich bags full of play sand to hold it down until set.
Worked well.
foar larger areas I used the black craft foam as here :
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How do most of you achieve the vertical curve transitions from level to grade? I try to let the tracks do what they want with the center bit held tightly against the middle of my grades, or held down tightly abouty a foot from where I ‘think’ the end of the transition should be on a longer grade, and see what the flex wants to do further down and on along the close level portion. From there, I shim/block the middle of the transition ‘belly’ if it is suspended any (and it should be, even if just an 1/8th or so of an inch), and then I let ballast grains fill under and around that block to retain the curve it wants and to support it that way. Glue it well, add just a wee bit of weight here and there to ensure it sticks into the groomed ballast around the ties, and there’s your transition.