dilbuhtruck1974
Member
Hello,
My name is Will and this is my first thread as I am a new member. I am an HO guy and am starting a 4x8 DCC layout during this almighty shutdown!! I have watched youtube vids and read some articles but still have some questions.
1- I built framework and glued 2" foamboard directly to that. I am now wondering if I need to remove the foam and place a thin sheet of plywood first, to attach accessories, unless anyone has had luck attaching motors, blocks and what not to the underside of foam?
2- I would like to use quality products, tortoise switch motors seem to be nice, but I am all ears on opinions. Is 2" foam too thick to allow the wire to reach from the motor to the switch? Should I change out to 1" foamboard for this reason? Or skip the foam and just stick with the thin plywood?
3- I am using code 100 flextrack for reduced derailments hopefully!! Seems like Atlas is a good brand for this, but again I am all ears.
4- I know absolutely nothing in regards to switches, what is a quality manufacturer to go with?
5- I have a mix of cork and foam track bed, thoughts on one over the other?
I have a blank canvas right now and will undoubtedly have many more questions but 5 is good for now. Thanks for reading and answering any or all questions!!
Thanks so much
Will
My name is Will and this is my first thread as I am a new member. I am an HO guy and am starting a 4x8 DCC layout during this almighty shutdown!! I have watched youtube vids and read some articles but still have some questions.
1- I built framework and glued 2" foamboard directly to that. I am now wondering if I need to remove the foam and place a thin sheet of plywood first, to attach accessories, unless anyone has had luck attaching motors, blocks and what not to the underside of foam?
2- I would like to use quality products, tortoise switch motors seem to be nice, but I am all ears on opinions. Is 2" foam too thick to allow the wire to reach from the motor to the switch? Should I change out to 1" foamboard for this reason? Or skip the foam and just stick with the thin plywood?
3- I am using code 100 flextrack for reduced derailments hopefully!! Seems like Atlas is a good brand for this, but again I am all ears.
4- I know absolutely nothing in regards to switches, what is a quality manufacturer to go with?
5- I have a mix of cork and foam track bed, thoughts on one over the other?
I have a blank canvas right now and will undoubtedly have many more questions but 5 is good for now. Thanks for reading and answering any or all questions!!
Thanks so much
Will