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Model Railroaders have been using Homosote for many years and usually successfully.It works best when used as a subroadbed. I have had several 4X8 sheets of Homosote cut into strips and use the following method. I take the full sheet(s) to a cabinet makers shop. We agree on a price to cut the sheet(s) into 8'X1-7/8" strips. The reason for the 1-7/8" width is that this guarantees no waste except for the width of the saw blade which is 1/8". This procedure provides 24 8'X1-7/8" strips per 4X8 sheet of Homosote. The cabinet shop saw also provides an accurate and constant width for all pieces. I kerf one edge of the Homosote strip to the center of the strip. Space the kerfs 1 inch apart for the portion of the strip you need to curve.Gently force the Homosote into the necessary curve. Glue the Homosote to whatever you are using as a base for your subroadbed being sure to either clamp the Homosote securily and/or use wights to insure the Homosote is in full contact with the base. Sand the top of the Homosote and seal. You are now ready to lay cork roadbed or track.
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