Comments on: Tips on Trackwork https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:08:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Customer Service https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1256834 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:08:07 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1256834 In reply to Marty Goodman.

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]]> By: Marty Goodman https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1256792 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:29:17 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1256792 How do you determine bed size for each train size? Can I do it on a 4’x4’ board?

]]> By: josef wagner https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1239122 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:45:10 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1239122 seen some good ideas – i am building austrian narrow gauge 1to87

]]> By: Customer Service https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1207231 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 21:01:19 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1207231 In reply to Allison Dendy.

Hello      

Thank you for contacting us.

I agree with your plan on screwing your Homasote done for easy removal. I’d double the amount of screws, maybe 4” spacing under trackage.

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Sincerely,

Sarah
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]]> By: Allison Dendy https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1205816 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:23:54 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1205816 Question about Homasote. I’m using 1/2″ Homasote on 3/4″ Birch plywood. I contacted the Homasote company to ask how I should seal the product. They advised against sealing it, saying that it breathes very well (remains dimensionally stable) if it isn’t sealed. Also, he explained that sealing Homasote eliminates much of it’s sound absorbing attributes. Based on the company’s advice, I now I secure it with #8 wood screws every 6-9″. One benefit that I’ve taken advantage of several times already is that it’s easy to cut and remove a section when I reconfigure the layout or need to get better access to the plywood underneath. It’s a simple thing to restore or even replace a piece of Homasote when it’s only screwed to the plywood. That’s come up when my FUGATE GRADE LEVEL (Joe Fugate – Run Like A Dream) identifies risers that need adjustment. So my question is should I glue it (white glue/carpenter’s glue?) as you and so many others recommend? I have 4 64-square-foot sections still to build and I could glue it if I should.
Allison
HO gauge walk-in room-sized helix, FastTrack turnouts, ME flextrack.

]]> By: Customer Service https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1179772 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:03:32 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1179772 In reply to mike.

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]]> By: mike https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1179699 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:00:01 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1179699 I’m building a 8′ x 16 ‘ layout any tips?
I don’t want a real busy track laoy=ut,

]]> By: Ramsey Kraft https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1119463 Mon, 31 May 2021 15:13:21 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1119463 Interested, but sive in a small apartment so lack of space.

]]> By: Customer Service https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1098084 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:26:21 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1098084 In reply to Gene.

Hello Gene,

That would depend on the equipment that you’re running.
I’d recommend making a sample set up and experiment with your largest rolling stock.

Douglas
Model Railroad Academy

]]> By: Gene https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/post/planning-building-layout-part-5-trackwork/comment-page-1/#comment-1089232 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:11:26 +0000 https://www.modelrailroadacademy.com/?p=17063#comment-1089232 What should the spacing be on gargraves O42 and O54 curve main line ?

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