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I can only second what the others have said about using latex caulk instead of screws to hold down the track. Another point you may consider is that, while Styrofoam is actually quite strong and does not break easily, it is prone to bumps and dents when handled. This can be avoided when you cover the surface and the sides with a 1/8" masonite board. That does not add much to the weight of your layout base. Even wth a lightweight base, a 4 by 8 layout is quite a hefty chunk to be stored. If you don´t have the room for a permanent set up, there may be other ways to have a layout of your own. Just as food for thought, take a look at this: <a href="http://www.japanrailmodelers.org/pages/modelingjapan/minimodules.html" target="_blank">Mini-modular Layout</a> Though meant for N scale, it can be easily adapted to HO scale, if you increase the size of the modules to, say 1´by 2. This woulkd require to run a beam down the center for additional support.
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