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You wouldn't. The only reason to go for more than the "standard" 2" of foam (on suitable support, of course) is to get enough room to make deep(er) landforms, like valleys and such. Lakes and rivers do not actually have to be deep, as paint and water effects can make them appear much deeper than the 1/8" to 1/4" they actually require. But if you want to cross that spectacular valley, you have to have room. Not having read the Jan 2004 issue, I can't really comment any more. On my own layout, I am trying my best to negate the effect of the cork roadbed by mounting buildings and scenery on thin sheets of styrofoam or foamcore to bring the "ground" up to the level of the rails. I am doing this everywhere except where the cork will represent the high, well maintained right-of-way of the main line. Andrew
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