I just started construction on my new 3x10 n scale layout and it is going to have a 3% incline on both ends. The foundation is 1/2 in plywood on 1 in foam. I was wondering how people had created the inclines for this. I know woodland scenics makes incline sets but they are too wide for what my liking. Was looking for suggestions and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Shawn
You can cut down the width of the WS risers after you glue them down? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
Here is how I made the inclines on my small N-scale layout. It's the cookie cutter method using 3/4-inch foam. The risers are blocks of foam cut to the correct height and angle. Supported this way, the blue foam sub-roadbed is very sturdy. The cookie cutter method naturally creates smooth vertical transitions. I take no credit for this idea. The cookie cutter method has been around for many decades, though it's usually done with plywood. I saw photos of a HO layout done with foam, and I realized foam would work well in N-scale, too. - Jeff 3/4-inch foam cut cookie cutter style: Blocks of foam serve as risers: Another view showing more risers:
