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What kind of switch machines? Foam should not pose a problem to many of them. If you have Atlas under-table, you can attach them directly to the bottom of the turnout and carve a space in the foam for them. In any case, all you need for a river is a lower part of the layout. What kind of construction is your benchwork? It is relatively simple to modify any type. I used "cookie cutter" for my small layout, and simply notched the frame a bit to lower a piece of plywood cut to the shape of my riverbed. You only have to lower the riverbed the depth of the banks (plus a little) since your river will only have simulated depth. The river itself can be modelled with anything like gloss medium or Envirotex; Woodland Scenics has a few products that will work too. Paint the deepest part (usually the middle) of the river black or other dark colour. Gradually blend to a sandy brown, or other appropriate colour for the shallow areas along each bank. The pour your selected water product and let dry. Just make sure the table is level, and any holes are plugged! Hope that helps. Andrew
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