I have used cork roadbed and instant roadbed. I've always used Woodland Scenics Ballast. I have done one HO layout and three N Scale layouts. What did I do to make my roadbed look like real railroad roadbed?
Is cork roadbed any good for Tinplate? I used it on a small Super-O layout and there was no noticeable reduction in noise. This is because well secured tinplate track transfers vibrations right through the mounting screws into the benchwork.
There are many different types of roadbed available, but the most widely used is cork roadbed. It is usually sold is strips 3 feet long, and is made for a specific scale. The following is how to install roadbed:
Mark the layout plan on the plywood.
In August of 2001, I began putting down the cork roadbed and the tracks in Cumberland yard. I used Atlas code 100 flex track, and their Mark III switches. I soldered all the rail joints to ensure good joints and electrical continuity.
- You can nail the track to the roadbed, & sub-base, however this does not work so well if you do not use plywood, and cork roadbed.
 See also: Scale, Roadbed, Track, Layout, Yard
  
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