Okay here is the situation...
I had my layout all designed and got my train going, but found a couple repated issues, as I ran it. Frequently the cars would uncouple all in the same part of the track. I checked the track and they were all connected tightly. After standing back however, I found that the table was sagging in the middle.
So this morning I took the layout down. This evening I will be reinforcing the table and making plans for future work.
After this is done I will be putting my layout back and here is where my questions come in.
Is roadbed 'necessary'. I plan on doing it, but I don't know what kind is best. Do I understand correctly that the track is nailed to the roadbed, then the roadbed nailed/glued to the table? Is ballast necessary? I know for realism it is, but for someone like me who has NO artistic ability whatsoever, I am not sure if that is beyond my skill level.
Also, my table has a white finish on it. I plan on adding scenery, but keeping the layout flat (not adding mountains, or rivers etc). Do I glue everything directly to the table, or do I put something on the table first, and put the scenery on that?
My future plans are to have some 'residential' areas and some industrial areas.
Thanks for reading, and if you can provide any answers, thanks in advance,
Raistlin
I had my layout all designed and got my train going, but found a couple repated issues, as I ran it. Frequently the cars would uncouple all in the same part of the track. I checked the track and they were all connected tightly. After standing back however, I found that the table was sagging in the middle.
So this morning I took the layout down. This evening I will be reinforcing the table and making plans for future work.
After this is done I will be putting my layout back and here is where my questions come in.
Is roadbed 'necessary'. I plan on doing it, but I don't know what kind is best. Do I understand correctly that the track is nailed to the roadbed, then the roadbed nailed/glued to the table? Is ballast necessary? I know for realism it is, but for someone like me who has NO artistic ability whatsoever, I am not sure if that is beyond my skill level.
Also, my table has a white finish on it. I plan on adding scenery, but keeping the layout flat (not adding mountains, or rivers etc). Do I glue everything directly to the table, or do I put something on the table first, and put the scenery on that?
My future plans are to have some 'residential' areas and some industrial areas.
Thanks for reading, and if you can provide any answers, thanks in advance,
Raistlin