MTH Dual Engine Shed and Ross Track Height

No sorry, the track is too low.  If I raise the shed it will only make it worse.

As it is now, if I place everything (shed and track) directly on the polystyrene the trucks of the locomotive hit the shed floor and the train cannot enter the shed.

I will try to post a picture or two.

Here are some pics.  Sorry if they are not that helpful.   The first pic is using MTH Realtrax.  I can get the locomotive into the shed however the track does not fit with the rest of the layout (Ross).

The second picture, using Ross track shows the truck hitting the shed floor.

So I understand that I need to raise the track but what is the best way to do this?  Should I use the Ross track with a roadbed?  Or should I use the MTH Realtrax and worry about connecting the two different types of track? 

Someone must have encountered this issue before.  I'm just looking to learn from them to see what works best and avoid some trial and error.

Thanks,

Darren

Darren,  I recently removed the base of a MTH building because I wanted to place in a city scene with 1/8" sidewalk.  It took a little work, but the building actually looks much better now without that high base.  Take a look at your engine shed and see if that works out.

Allan O

Try shimming the track inside the shed.  It should be unnoticeable once you ballast the track.

I never considered removing the floor.  I will take a look and see if it is possible.  If not I believe I will shimmy the Ross track to he correct height.  

Again, thanks for the help.  

Raise the track inside the shed and let the track grade naturally seek its own level. Assuming you'll be raising the track 1/4 " or less, you'll hardly notice the slope in a 3 foot distance. Use ballast under the track to fill the gap. Once you bond the ballast it will provide a firm support for your track.

I use cork roadbed under the ross/gargraves track.  This works fine in the double engine shed.

See attached photos.  Hope this helps.

bruce

I use Gargraves over cork also and it works as noted in Bruce's post above.

Explanation: The Yard track entering is lowered by 5/16" to maintain tie tops at ground level typical of old sidings.

The base of the Engine House is also lowered by the same 5/16".