DanRaitz

Another option for glueing down track is to use Liquid Nails. Dan

Your best bet is to start with Details West DS-230 https://midwestmodelrr.com/dtw230/ It is a detail set for the Dash-9

Takes fasteners (nails and screws) easier and is more stable (more moisture resistant) in the long run. Dan

Of the three products mentioned, Plywood, OSB and MDF. Plywood would be my first choice. Dan

Then there are these rubber floor mats from Home Depot...

You can build a "Thunder Mesa" type layout in HO standard gauge. A perfect example is John Olson's "Jerome & Southwestern". Dan

One thing to consider about On30 when compared to HO scale, is that the scenery elements (structures, figures & vehicles) will be 8...