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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by kchronister</i> <br /><br />Especially since you mention money not being a huge issue, I'd say consider the Woodland Scenics system. They offer a set of precut foam risers, inclines, etc. that are convenient, easy and will get you up and running. Many long-time modelers use them, though some reach a point where they go beyond them. I'd say they're a good thing to consider in a "get up and running" and get back into the hobby mode. <br /> <br />Casey <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Ah yes, I have actualy seen these foam risers on there website and saw it as a solution to begin my grade, but them my question thoughts began, "ok now that it's the right height and you've used all the raisers, what do you then use to support it through the length of it's span till you use the raisers on the opposite side where the track comes back down to 'ground level'? And I'd like to ask another question. I know that track alignment, levelness, etc is critical for your trains/rolling stock to not derail. Which of plywood vs foam board would actualy be best to use to make sure the stability of your track, and that over time you don't end up with problems?? I would think the hardness and stability of of plywood, yes?? I saw a video where thy used foam board to make hills that the track goes through, I thought that was a cool application of the product. Easier to use I'd think in some cases than plaster and such, although they did use a little plaster molding with it to help define little cliff faces and such. <br /> <br />I just though of another question.....Ballast. Is that a users preference or is there a certain color and courseness you need to use to go with an era your trying to do?? If the later is the case, how does one go about finding out what was used in real life back in that period of time for it to be authintic?? <br /> <br />See i told you all I had all kinds of questions and I hope you don't mind me asking. I'm taking everyone opinions and suggestions seriously and considering them all in what will work best for me. You've all been a great help thus far....thanks.
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