enginear joe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I swear I saw a post (by Grant?) on here somewhere showing the use of fine ballast under the track work. I had some crusher run out back as that's all I could get my hands on. I was so impressed by the picture that I've been screening ballast getting rid of the large stuff. My girl thinks I'm nuts. I have to do it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Now that is attention to detail hehe Post pics of the result when you get all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainslayer Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Engineer Joe, my method of laying track is to remove the sod 10 inches wide where the track will lay. Then fill and tamp the 2 to 3 inch trench in with decomposed granite(I get mine at Home Depot in 50 pound bags or delivered from materials yard by the ton) to about an inch above ground level. Then I lay the track and use Red Cross Pigeon Grit(I get it at the feed store) spread between and alongside the ties as ballast to hold the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I found that 1/8inch stone ( called Rice stone) works the best for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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