QUOTE: Originally posted by jscott2002 After ballasting several sections of track, my trains seem to make a louder noise than usuall going over them. I guess this is because the track no longer has any play and the vibrations of the train are being transfered streight to the plywood base.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by jscott2002 claycts When you say to "Put the cork and track down with clear latex" are you refering to laytex paint or some sort of laytex glue? Thanks Joe
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QUOTE: Originally posted by jwmurrayjr Joe, You're probably right. You've glued the track down and the sound will carry better to your sub-roadbed. Did you use cork roadbed? That will help a bit. Or foam. Track glued right to the plywood tends to be noisy.