Model
Railroad Roadbed:
Woodland Scenics Roadbed:
This roadbed product
provides a quiet, smooth train operation and absorbs
irregularities on your layout. It gives you a
high-quality, economical alternative to other roadbeds.
Track-Bed requires no pre-soaking like cork, remains
flexible and won’t dry out or become brittle. It aligns
well with cork on any layout and is available in Rolls,
Strips, Sheets and Super Sheets. For an almost seamless
application, use the 24-foot Rolls. Woodland Scenics
Track-Bed products comes in N, HO and O scale.
Woodland Scenics states that their
product provides:
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Quieter operation (sound deadening material);
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Smoother operation (cushions vibrations);
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Easier to use (tack or glue down, flexible,
no soaking; and
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Compatible with cork, won't dry out or
crumble).
Cork Roadbed:
Cork roadbed can be nailed
or glued down. Wood glue works well, and the cork can be taped
down until the glue dries, 1-2 hours. After locating the track
centre line, locate your turnouts first and install the cork
switch pads. Fill in-between turnouts with strip cork.
Conclusion:
The information
provided here is for reference only and I have not
discussed every single type of roadbed on the market, nor do I endorse any
particular brand of product, however, in my opinion, I
do have my favourites obtained after years of trial and
error in model railroading and building various model
railroad layouts.
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