Be kind, it's been over 20 years.

Looking at all the cool layouts, I noticed an item being used by several people. So now I HAVE to ask, what is the white stuff being used to lay track on, to change elevations?
And who makes it?


Thanks for indulging me in my Railroading
Re-Birth.

MOPHEAD

 

Made by Woodland Scenics. Foam risers. Woodland Inclines

 

You must be talking about woodland scenics foam risers. Woodland scenics has just prduced a line of layout module kits too.

 

Thanks.

I'll look into it.

MOPHEAD

 

NO such thing as a dumb question on here.

 

I am daily, living proof and reinforcement of that statement.

 

MOPHEAD:

Welcome to the forum. Much has changed in N scale in the past few years.

In response to your question, "the white stuff" is foam which you can use as a base on your benchwork and for risers Woodland Scenics make faom risers in 2% and 3% grades. It makes life much easier to model elevation changes with foam risers.

Have fun and enjoy your rebirth in N Scale model railroading.

Stay cool and run steam....

 

I must say I love the new foam techniques! Its been really great to work with!

 

hello mophead,
yep, woodland scenics foam risers and inclines.
they're made out of expanded foam (regular styrofoam).
the risers come in various heights (1/2", 3/4", 1",2",4") and as PSG mentioned, the inclines come in various grades (2%, 3%,4%)
WS also has a range of other foam materials like profile boards, and foam sheets.
its all part of their "subterrain system".
it really helps for quicker and easier layout construction.

 

As they say, the best way to learn is to ask questions and around here you are bound to get some great advise as well.