How do I hold up soil that makes my grade? NEED HELP

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Train 284

OK didnt know how to word the question but what should I do to hold up track that is on a grade. I am re-building my layout into a figure 8. Should I use wood, concrete, ballast? An ysuggestions would be helpful

Bridgemasters sells retaining walls that might to the job.

[Curmudgeon]

You can use bricks or blocks.
You can use wood retaining walls.
Or, you can bix your rocks and ballast with Portland Cement, spread it and wet it and wait.
I use all three.
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[Train 284]

OK didnt know how to word the question but what should I do to hold up track that is on a grade. I am re-building my layout into a figure 8. Should I use wood, concrete, ballast? An ysuggestions would be helpful