.png.a4fb2273837361b3bbaa7a1d8a4c8996.png){kind=logo}
Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'roadbed'.
Found 2 results
-
Hi guys, Now that the snow is mostly melted, I am starting to look at my railroad to see what I need to do in order to run trains. 1. Ballast. Ballast and more ballast. I find that this winter was particularly hard on the roadbed, washing away a lot of what had been decent roadbed coverage last fall. I also need to obtain some more retaining bricks for the ballast. This was a problem last year, and I intend to remedy that this spring. 2. Turntable damage. I noticed that sections of the turntable bridge (cosmetic) broke off during the past 3 years of service. I believe this spring, I will attempt to repair and improve those details. 3. Engine service area: I would like to construct a crude roundhouse and 'warehouse' that i can lock to store some freight trains. 4. Garden: Every year, I get a dozen or so plants and add them to the garden. Considering this year I don't really foresee huge model train expenditures, I may get more planting done. You guys that run outdoors: What's on your list this Spring?
-
I am starting to move into G scale slowly since the cost is pretty significant. I have about 36' of track to start and an engine plus some rolling stock. However, I have noticed that everyone digs a trench for the roadbed. Is that totally necessary? Can you just lay down some mesh directly on the ground and place the track on top which the negate any weed or grass growing issues? Then top the track with ballast and a few long nails or tacks to keep the rails in place? I have a very flat lawn on a hill and I believe all and any water will flow down hill and not be an issue. What are the negatives to building a railroad bed in this fashion? Any thoughts would be helpful. Regards, John Rhode Island.
