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<p>If you are a homasote person (some are, some are not), you might want to investigate using Homabed for your roadbed instead of cork. You can get Homabed through the California Roadbed Company (<a href="http://www.calroadbed.com/">http://www.calroadbed.com/</a>). </p><p>Homabed is a little more expensive but it has more options than you will find in cork. I especially like the the 60 degree bevel because it looks like a more natural slope for the ballast. The have 1/4" and 1/8" heights (in HO) for main line and branch lines/sidings and shims for transitioning from 1/4" to zero. They also have turnout pads if you want them pre-fit.</p><p>This is not a commercial but I have been using Homabed for quite a while and I like it much better than cork.</p><p>Cal Roadbed is a small mostly made to order company so orders can take a while but they are easy to work with and sometimes it is just nice to spend your money with the "locals" instead of the corporations.</p><p>Good luck,<br />-John</p>
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