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The NMRA published a three or four part article about this back a few months. I would contact the NMRA and ask them for a copy of these articles. I believe a soft roadbed like homosote is recommended. The ties can be purchased precut (at least for HO scale) and are made from a soft wood as I recall. I think Microscale or Micro Engineering makes a special spike driving tool. Micro Engineering makes a good spike for HO scale I hear. Others are available as well. First you lay your ties on a piece of masking tape. Then you coat the roadbed with some tacky glue. Turn the masking tape over and stick the ties on the roadbed. Stain and weather the ties. Spike the rail. Weather the rail. Ballast the track and weather the ballast. This is just a summary off the top of my head as I remember the NMRA article. Someone who has actually done it may be more help. Good Luck - Ed
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