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I built my layout in 1990, with hardshell over wadded newspaper. I am rebuilding portions now, and almost always use foam. My first version was desert, with few trees, but I'm "moving" it to the midwest. The foam underneath gives you a better base to plant trees. So, the area you are modeling does have an influence on your choice. <br /> <br />Of course, if you are procrastinating for fifty years, there is a chance you are overthinking the subject! Once its all covered up with ground foam, no one will know, and in fact, there is no reason not to do both types, depending on whether you can find the foam when you need it (I got big sheets at a contractors supply store rather than use the WS for bulk uses - its cheaper) <br /> <br />so, just try them all. AFter all, model railroading is fun!
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