Foam Or Cork

[Anonymous]

I have used cork roadbed over Homosote with all my layouts and never had a problem with the track.
Bee Line

[tomwatkins]

I've had excellent results with cork. It's easy to work with and does a good job.

[tomwatkins]

I've had excellent results with cork. It's easy to work with and does a good job.

[Anonymous]

I use the woodland scenic foam. I love it. It really does deaden the sound, IMO, better than cork.

[Anonymous]

I use the woodland scenic foam. I love it. It really does deaden the sound, IMO, better than cork.

[Kent]

I use Woodlands foam roll trackbed, and I'm VERY happy with it! Very easy to use and install. 25 foot roll cost about $8 Canadian. So it's cheap too:) A lot less theb cork.

[Kent]

I use Woodlands foam roll trackbed, and I'm VERY happy with it! Very easy to use and install. 25 foot roll cost about $8 Canadian. So it's cheap too:) A lot less theb cork.

[Anonymous]

Cork's an excellent choice, there's a reason it's been the standard for half a century. I personally went with the Woodland Scenics Roadbed, which is lower profile than cork (1/8" high vs 1/4"), and dampens sound better, but it is about twice the price.

[Anonymous]

Cork's an excellent choice, there's a reason it's been the standard for half a century. I personally went with the Woodland Scenics Roadbed, which is lower profile than cork (1/8" high vs 1/4"), and dampens sound better, but it is about twice the price.

[BRAKIE]

I fully agree with Rich..Go with the cork and homosote..You will be glad you did.

[BRAKIE]

I fully agree with Rich..Go with the cork and homosote..You will be glad you did.

[RichS1]

Your Dad is right!!
I have had good luck with cork. I usually glue it to homosote and paint it black (any color will do)
This way you are sealing the material. If you have a damp basement this will keep it from buckeling or warping.
Mine present layout has been operated on for about 20 years now and never had any problems.
Have fun and enjoy.....
If you have any more questions, please ask... this is the way I learned......

"Rich"

[RichS1]

Your Dad is right!!
I have had good luck with cork. I usually glue it to homosote and paint it black (any color will do)
This way you are sealing the material. If you have a damp basement this will keep it from buckeling or warping.
Mine present layout has been operated on for about 20 years now and never had any problems.
Have fun and enjoy.....
If you have any more questions, please ask... this is the way I learned......

"Rich"

[Anonymous]

My Dad gave me all of his HO train set stuff New in boxes for me to make for my kids and in it there is cork from a craft shop and PECO Moulded Ballast Inlay. The Track I am using is all PECO and I am doing a 8 x 6 Layout. What is best to use??? Dad said to use the cork because the foam is too bouncy. Any opinions would be greatly Appreciated.
Scotty

[Anonymous]

My Dad gave me all of his HO train set stuff New in boxes for me to make for my kids and in it there is cork from a craft shop and PECO Moulded Ballast Inlay. The Track I am using is all PECO and I am doing a 8 x 6 Layout. What is best to use??? Dad said to use the cork because the foam is too bouncy. Any opinions would be greatly Appreciated.
Scotty