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I have retired from 30 years with the government and decided to build my first large layout. Its in a room that is 40 x 45. I have used 1/2 inch plywood with Homasote as the top layer. Laying both Gargrave and Lionel Fast-Track, since it is a large amount of track, it would definitely be a lot easier to not place a road bed, but just screw the track down. I am concerned with the noise level, but would using a road bed help to extend repair times on rolling stock, or are there things I have not even considered in making the choice to use or not use. Any suggestions are appreciated. IMG_0527IMG_0527IMG_0519IMG_0506IMG_0506IMG_0488 - CopyIMG_0523  

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If you're putting it on Homasote, other than appearance, you don't really need it.  As for screwing the track down, if you just make sure the screws don't go all the way through the Homasote, that won't be a factor.  The Homasote will hold screws fine, just use short enough screws, probably no more than 3/4".

I hasten to add.  You'll still have plenty of track noise with that Fastrack, short of filling each plastic base with sound deadening material, there's no easy way to quiet that down.  I used to have Fastrack on carpet, it was even noisy there!  Now I have Gargraves & Ross on Homasote and a 1/4" foam roadbed, the difference in sound levels from the track is amazing!  Now I can actually hear all the nifty locomotive sounds that I paid the big bucks for!

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