Good afternoon everyone. Question for the east coast modelers. What would you recommend for a mainline ballast color and secondary track ballast color. On my layout the tracks are so close it does get a little confusing so I want to start to add some paint on the cork for now then ballast the tracks. I have 2 mainline track and 2 tracks that go to and from the helix and/or freight yard. I will have a black ballast in the freight yards and sidings... I do model 90's to current, if that matters...Suggestions welcome!! 

I started a more extensive work four weeks ago.
My friend asked for building of eight PFE R-70-2 reefers from Sunshine Models, the so-called "Super Giant reefers".

This blog will cover the design and construction of a free-lanced branch line connecting with the Rio Grande Southern at Placerville, Colorado. Named after the mining district at its destination, the line follows the scenic Dolores River canyon with dramatic red cliffs 100 rail miles northwest of Ridgway. The HOn3 layout will be portable, and will fit a lot of railroading fun in a small space.

I need some help.  I started off with a Lionerl Sante Fe El Capitan, and as time went on I added more track.  I usually set track on the floor and it takes about 2 rooms.  I replaced the small 90 watt transformer with a Lionel KW.  Stupid question, do I wire it the same as the smaller one or is it different???  Help, I plan to set the train up this Saturday.