I think everyone in the past has used untempered Masonite for spline roadbed. I cannot find this anywhere. Not Lowes, not Home Depot, and not the best private lumberyards in Charlotte NC. I can get tempered hardboard anywhere but it is smooth both sides. Has anyone used this and can I glue it with Titebond II ?       Blayne

Getting close to the point where I'll be laying some track on my O-scale "Chicago Fork" layout.

One of the goals of the layout was to be light-weight and portable.  So I've been thinking about light-weight scenery options; and one item that comes to mind is the ballast.

Now then, each module is only 4' long and there is probably around 10' of track on the "busiest" one; so probably not talking about a great deal of weight ... but when things are getting measured in pounds and ounces, even a little bit can add up.

Having just watched Ken Patterson's video on his modular layout construction. Wondering how he handles the switch machine installs and track wiring with what looks like 2'' solid foam layered construction. Also wondering what roadbed Ken uses.  Considering building a new rr to replace my existing one. It's on the second floor of a 32' x 80' barn. I like the idea of being able to build a new rr while the existing one is still operated. This way down time could be shortened greatly. Would be much easier to remove the rr when that time comes in the future.

I'm starting to build a new 4x8 N scale layout. I need to make it portable and wanted to use the Woodland Scenics 1" foam sheets as a base. Is there a cheaper replacement out there available at a hardware store? The WS boards are adding up in $$$ and I just need the foam sheets as a durable base.

Thanks-Tim