Hi
A newbie planning my first layout. It will be a permanent 8ft or 9ft x 4ft (but the frame will be on lockable wheels for moving for access). PECO track, double oval with side spurs. Probably UK 1960's in OO/HO therefore Bachmann/Hornby rolling stock.
Obvious first question, what should I use as a baseboard 1/2 inch structural (treated and sanded) plywood or is there something better? I can get ply in 4ft x 8ft or 9ft sheets. I would prefer to pin track rather than glue as I will make mistakes but pinning seems difficult on plywood.
Second question track underlay. Peco track underlay (open cell foam) seems to deteriorate fast, is there anything better? I could perhaps cover the whole baseboard with cork tiles or a floor underlay?
Apologies for any spelling or name confusion (we were corrupted by the Brits) .
Regards from NZ.
A newbie planning my first layout. It will be a permanent 8ft or 9ft x 4ft (but the frame will be on lockable wheels for moving for access). PECO track, double oval with side spurs. Probably UK 1960's in OO/HO therefore Bachmann/Hornby rolling stock.
Obvious first question, what should I use as a baseboard 1/2 inch structural (treated and sanded) plywood or is there something better? I can get ply in 4ft x 8ft or 9ft sheets. I would prefer to pin track rather than glue as I will make mistakes but pinning seems difficult on plywood.
Second question track underlay. Peco track underlay (open cell foam) seems to deteriorate fast, is there anything better? I could perhaps cover the whole baseboard with cork tiles or a floor underlay?
Apologies for any spelling or name confusion (we were corrupted by the Brits) .
Regards from NZ.