Small layouts, sectional track and CAD trackplanning

[hminky]

I have updated my web article on trackplanning small layouts with a discussion of Computer Aided Design trackplanning and sectional track at:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/4x8/trackplanning/

Thank you if you visit[:D]
Harold

[SilverSpike]

[bow] Great Job!
[wow] And your documentation on the layout is great!

What materials are you using for the mountain building?

Thanks for sharing!

Ryan

[hminky]

Ryan,
I am using good old paper towels soaked in Hydrocal over cardboard strips. I am trying troweling on Structolite, a gypson plaster with perlite bits. Structolite is slow setting and I use it to form the final terraform. So far I like this method.
I have been told that I am using methods from the 1950's, wood and paper towels. I tried the present foam craze back in the mid-1970's and didn't like it. I saw an article back in the September 1959 Model Railroader about styrofoam scenery. I built a small Hon30 layout with the blue foamboard salvaged from a chicken coop about 1975. Didn't like the mushy feel.
Just a thought
Harold