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Hello all :) I am not a mrr but find the hobby extremely intriquing and quite complex. I recall the HO and Lionel layouts my Dad used to run but it was in no way comparable to the heavily scenicked and detailed layouts most folks do these days. Having detailed my ignorance of these matters then let me get to the matter @ hand :) -What does the average layout incorporate for roadway material, i.e. "ashphalt" highways and the like? Some have made refrence to joint compound (s'rock mud?), plaster or something called "structolite". Does anyone have a prefrence? What is the most realistic looking material? Easiest to work with, i.e., spreading and paving? -Does O scale track always appear with the third rail? I have seen some outstanding layouts in the GMRR 'zine but there is no mention as to any modifications to make the engines run on the 2 rail track versus the standard 3 rail. And the local shop does not appear to carry 2 rail track in O scale anyway...is it unusual or expensive? Thanks for any info you can provide and cheers to all. Michael
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