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Papio, what I meant is, I make frame out of 1x4's then attach a piece of laun to the frame to stregthen it and then glue a piece of 2 inch foam board to the laun. My biggest modules will be 2' by 8'. CBCNSfan, I am always open to advice I like hearing about ways to build modules. I haven't...

Catt, thanks for the info. I have been wanting to try some of the IM wheelsets. I have heard great things about them. If I have great luck with them. I will probably use them exculsively.

Ok guys, Could I get by without using the laun for the base of that module though or would it better to use the laun and screw and glue to the frame of 1x4's.

I have some questions on the new Intermountain Wheelsets. I see they are brass. Are the Atlas Wheelsets Brass as well? I have always heard to stay away from brass due to the oxidation that happens over time. I don't want the oxidation to transfer to my track. Which may cause some shorts on the...

I have a couple of questions on My benchwork. I am getting ready to start down this path and get a layout up and running. I thought about using 1x2 with laun screwed to it and then glueing 2 in foam board down to the laun. Will this be strong enough to handle the strain of moving and other...

I can't see the picture, I see that dreaded screen. "page can't be seen"

I like that new logo. It took a little bit But I am really liking it. Now I wonder how fast it start showing up on all the loco's.

Thanks guys. I may try the Elmers glues method. I have used Liquid nail before in new home layout contruction. They use it to glue the subfloor down to the floor joist so your floor don't squeak. I thought like you Jbaakko that it maybe to thick to use to glue down.Plus I was wondering how it...

Thanks guys. Does glueing the track down form a pretty good hold, and what type of glue would you use. Elmer's white glue or something more thicker then that. This is my first venture toward starting a layout.

I am planning a layout using foam. But I was wondering which Roadbed someone would suggest to put down on it. I have been thinking the Woodland Senics roadbed. But I also Have been thinking about using the tried and true Corkbed. I was originally going to use the AMI road bed until I heard it...

I know all my cars are getting them. I just haven't decided on which manufacter is getting my Business. I started off the atlas metal wheelsets to go in my MT trucks. But now Intermountain has came out with own version So I am going to try them. All My rolling stock have the trucks pulled from...