have always been a cork guy and used that for my atlas track layout. going to build a layout for grandsons and intend to use fastrack. what is best for that system?
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Foam board on the 4x8 gets it done....
Kind? Thickness? Where found?
How to secure foam board?
How to secure foam board?
I used the 4x8 pink stuff found at any local hardware store. Most complain that it is not a sound deadoner and doesn't work well but I am more than satisfied with the reduction in noise. The difference vs fastrack directly laid on plywood is HUGE.
As far as thickness thats up to you, I stopped short at a mere 1/2" if I were to do it again I'd go thicker, 1" or 2" because its easy to carve waterways or whatever into.
I hot glued it to the OSB plywood I used for the top of my benchwork.
I then fastened the track to the osb with #4 screws, just snug so that the track doesn't float up and down. Overtightening the screws will cause dips in the track and transfer extra noise through the screws.
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I have between 3/4" and 1" foam sheets on my train table which greatly deadens the noise. The width doesn't seem to make much of a difference as long as you don't have wood-to-fastrack contact. Also, keep in mind sound deadening materials around your train room. For example, I installed skirts below the train table made of felt fabric which made a huge difference. Other things to consider is carpeted floors or the foam panel floors (that fight foot fatigue) you can get in some hardware stores.
