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Very nice! But you didn't use Unitrak?! That looks like cork roadbed!
Even worse. It's Woodland Scenics foam.
On a serious note, I really dislike that stuff when used on "real" layouts.
It's not very stable and the cushioning that might seem like it would afford some benefit is actually troublesome because it doesn't give good support. That results in loose or bent and kinked joints wherever they exist. And every turnout has three of them. But for a black, metal framed kitchen table application the dark gray color is just what the decorator ordered.
Sounds like you have experience with this roadbed. Not only kinked joints but crumbling ballast due to the flexing and also due to white glue used for ballasting not adhering very well to the slippery plastic.
That's pretty neat!! So where is the power connection and power suply hiding?Jon
Not exactly my cup of tea (so to speak ),but if the lady is happy with it >Isn't that all that really matters ?Also on the plus side it seems you have learned about just how tight a radius those steamers can handle.
sweet woman who would at least be accommodating whatever I was doing but it's always just a notch above tolerating when there's at least some enjoyment in it for her. I really was surprised when she suggested it.