For my Christmas layouts, I use roadbed track which I glue down, but can easily take up to change for the following year. It may be a better option for temporary layouts. However, you can use small nails to hold the flex and sectional track down. Just dont push in too far to dimple the ties. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to take up. White glue can work as well to hold the track in place for the holidays.
Hi all, I'm a newbie back in the hobby after 35 years as a kid. I'd like to create a cool HO layout for my boys to run under the tree. I have it all planned out and just need to decide how to secure the layout down. I'm using code 100 Atlas rail (both sectionals and flex track) on top of cork roadbed. And I'll use some sort of plywood, probably 3/4" particle board as the base. We're talking about 60' of track in total (its going around the sofa) so I dont mind taking my time and doing it right.
I've done a good amount of reading and seems like alot of people use glue. I'm hesitant b/c I know we'll want to make changes each year. I also hearing nailing down can be a PIA.
Thoughts on securing a medium sized, season layout like this that will be changed every so often?