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>>>>Of course, the Roadbed only takes place of "gravel" or crusher fines, it doesn't replace the foundation ----which on your railway must be level and fairly solid...although the Roadbed system can be place directly on grass as per advertised. <br />>>>>> <br /> <br />Having said that, using the LGB Roadbed does make your design options more relaxed...anything that will hold up to wind, frost, and weather can go under the Roadbed. <br /> <br />You need not worry how "pretty" the foundation looks, because the Roadbed covers it up with great-looking imitation ballast between the ties (sleepers). The Roadbed can be painted, too, and I can see those air-brush wizards creating very artistic compositions of colors of natural stone. <br /> <br />Also realize that LGB turnouts are still the most popular (and reliable) outdoors. Even if you decide not to use the LGB Roadbed for straights and curve sections, you can use LGB turnouts and the Roadbed turnout sections to keep the installation of turnouts simple and reliable. Your straight and curves can be filled in with ballast/stone. <br /> <br /> <br />
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