A beginner's layout

[Marlin39]

I feel your pain PMW, everything I attempt to do leads to another issue. Even using woodland inclines side by side led to an issue. They don’t have the same height as you curve…..and they are not easy to stretch/compress….hence zero progress

I've used WS inclines on two separate layouts. Both times had less than acceptable results. The second time I figured out that I needed to cover the top surface with blue painters tape before laying track and trying to ballast it.

There are easier and less frustrating ways to make a grade....like we did before WS.

 

[BigGRacing]

I've used WS inclines on two separate layouts. Both times had less than acceptable results. The second time I figured out that I needed to cover the top surface with blue painters tape before laying track and trying to ballast it.

There are easier and less frustrating ways to make a grade....like we did before WS.

I think you are right on this one.