roadbed track prep

[Ballhog24]

I've read a lot about how different people prepare their roadbeds for applications.

I've read quite a few that create concrete roadbeds to put their track on and ballast. Has anyone on here done that, and is it that much better to go to that extreme?

I know I wouldn't do that in my front yard, but might consider it for my back yard/courtyard layout that I hope to install next year 2006.

 

[CBCNSfan]

concrete roadbeds

Gee I believe it would depend on where you reside and if there is frost and a frost line, type of soil, rain fall, and how deep a subroadbed would be required. Being in HO I don't have that type of decision to make. But if I was into G and had to decide it would be a gravel base. There's a few factors that you should consider first.

Willis

 

[Marty Cozad]

Mr Hog, I've used concrete roadbed for 14 years on 4 different RRs. In the midwest its great and movable and saves alot of work in the long run.
"We work very hard at having fun"!!
If your a beginner you may want to wait. after my 1st year I knew I was in this for the long hall and big time.

It gives you a very nice modern mainline look.

 

[Ballhog24]

Mr. Cozad,

So if I'm looking at your picture correctly, you laid the concrete bed, put the rails in, and then covered that in ballast? Any chance you have any pictures of a concrete bed exposed?