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PRI: I have to agree with Jetrock: As you are an absolute beginner, I suggest you stick to formulating a plan which will accent the railroading aspect of your model railroad. Rather than seeking to animate your automobiles, consider two or three scenes involving autos which don't require movement. Several manufacturers who make interesting autos, Jordan Enterprises, to name one. If you are interested in road building consider having a tableau of a road under construction, complete with materials and machinery, to include sewers and curbing. That should be interesting to viewers, moving or not. Too few of us remember that we are modeling a reality which is continually under construction/reconstruction. To answer your question: I suggest you not buy pre-made roads but rather make your own if you are on a budget. I have had good success with what is called 'joint and taping compound'. It is used to cover cracks and tape in wallboard applications. It is relatively cheap and doesn not crack when applied in thin coats. It easily simulates both cement and asphalt roads. You can pre-color it with pigment powders to suit your application, sands easily when dry and takes weathering and detailing well. Remember that road widths and thicknesses weren't 'standard' until relatively recently. Good Luck Randy PS: Please be sure to include what scale and era you are modeling when asking a question. Makes it much easier for someone to answer in an on point helpful way. R
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