I also attended the show in Richmond. The show was great with some really, really good modelling (for those in attendance, my favorite was the module with the three tugboats -- you know which one I mean). Anyway, I was finally able to get my hands on some Code 55 track (thank you, woo woo woo woo woo woo). I bought 5 flex sections and a left and right #5 turnout. I see the frogs need to be powered, not a problem, I'll handle that. I'm curious as to how people are securing the track to the roadbed. No nailholes, I guess an adhesive is required. Any suggestions? Finally, the stuff looks GREAT!!!!! I bought enough track to experiment with it. If I'm satisfied, the new layout is going in with the newer track. Thanks in advance, Chris
I use WOODLAND SCENICS FOAM TACK GLUE for both track and roadbed. This stuff works great! If you don't like the arragment, just pick up the track and/or roadbed and move it. It's that simple! AND it leaves little or no residue!!
I user elmers white glue, works on both plywood, cork and woodland foam roadbed. I hold the track in place with weights until the glue dries. It's simple and it works. If I have a curve that is longer than one section of flex, I first test fit the first section, cut the longer rail to the length of the other one, then solder the 2 sections together. If the curve takes more than 2 sections, I glue down the first 1 1/2 section, and repeat the process with cutting and soldering the next section. With white glue it give you plenty of time to complete the cureve before it glue sets. Oh, and I remove 2 ties on each end for the rail joiner, and I solder a feeder to every other section of flex track. Jesper
