Reply to "The Elusive "Perfect" 3R Track - Would there be any "Takers""

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@Pat Shediack posted:

Regarding "reliable operation" and avoiding derailments, my last layout (2007 - 2019) used Ross sectional track and switches and a few long Gargraves straight and uncoupling/unloading tracks. All those items were embedded in Ross Roadbed which provides for countersinking about half the tie's height.
Regarding looking "scale", by painting the roadbed gray before installing the track and ballasting later, I achieved what I wanted--a 90% solution. (A 100% solution would have been no center rail at all, but then that would meant abandoning 3R and my legacy locomotives and rolling stock.)
I hope this info is helpful.

Thank you Pat this is indeed helpful. I was not aware of Ross Roadbed. To me it definitely improves the appearance.

Does it also help to quiet the track? Please let me know. Thanks!

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