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[stevelz]

I am working on a new track plan with 2 or 3 levels how does homesite fit in thanks

 

[D&J RailRoad]

Homesite? Not sure what that is, but Homesote might work better if you use plywood under it for support.
It would certainly help with sound, a bit. Cork roadbed seems to be the better answer though to absorb the sound of wheels on rails.

 

[stevelz]

Homesite? Not sure what that is, but Homesote might work better if you use plywood under it for support.
It would certainly help with sound, a bit. Cork roadbed seems to be the better answer though to absorb the sound of wheels on rails.

I apologize I was not clear. I would like 2 levels with track on each, benchwork is done and I am ready to lay down the plywood
my ? is after I lay the homesite on top of the plywood and build the 2nd level does the homesite come into play again
and if yes how thanks again

 

[D&J RailRoad]

can you provide a picture of what you have now?

 

[RhB Michael]

Homasote doesn't fit it at all. It's too flimsy for a cookie cutter type layout and will not support itself over a distance. Use plywood and you will not need Homasote. For sound control use cork roadbed.

 

[Iron Horseman]

I am working on a new track plan with 2 or 3 levels how does homesite fit in thanks

You have to allow for the thickness of the road base, and the homasote when doing calculations for grades. That is instead of going up 3" you have to go up 3.5". When you break the roadbed for a bridge, the bridge has to be at the level of the homasote.