Hello all. Back for more advice! From reading many prior posts I am thinking of using the roadbed from SPARKS00033 on Ebay. Has anyone used it with curves of 042 and 054? Did it require a lot of cutting or did slicing down the middle as he recommends work? Any other tips for using it?
Thanks!
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I recently used the exact same roadbed on my new 4 x 8 layout. Curves are O31 and O42.
At first, I just formed the curves by hand, but found out that doing so in 3-6 inch sections works best. I tacked it down with small brad nails as I went. You really need a second set of hands to do this right. It seemed a bit wavy, but when the track is placed on top and then screwed down, the waviness goes away and it looks great. I'm very pleased with the final appearance and the sound-deadening qualities of this roadbed.
Plus, you get a lot of roadbed for the money. I'm glad I used it, and I highly recommend it.
Tom
I used this roadbed from the same vendor......I find I only have to cut down the middle for 042 and smaller curves. I can form it for larger curves. I tack it down with wither some woodland scenics foam glue or Aleens Tacky glue works too.
Mike
I used it for mostly O72 and above, it laid flat with no issues. I have a couple of sidings with O54 curves, I had no problems with those either. I can see that the tighter the curves, the more issues you might have.
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