Jack R. wrote in part: > On this layout, I was thinking about dispensing with the Homosote (which can > be quite messy to work with and is not inexpensive) but wondered just how much > noisier my trains might be. I plan to use both AM .148 flex track and SHS > .125 flex track and would still use the cork road bed under the track glued to > 1/2" plywood. Any thoughts, suggestions?
I have heard of some O scale layouts using cork with "core board" (the foam board stuff that goes on the exterior of houses underneath the siding - I can't remember the technical or actual name) underneath the track/benchwork (on the bottom of everything). The couple of layouts I read about used this to cut down on Homosote use and they claimed this was as "sound-proof" as using Homosote. Supposedly this cuts down on the sound. I haven't tried it myself but am looking at possibly using it. I know this isn't quite what you were asking about, but thought it might help. Are you using table-top, risers, or what method of benchwork? That might make a difference in the noise level as well. Mark Plank -- ___________________________________________________________ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL; to reply to the sender, use REPLY. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list (remember to edit the SUBJECT of your message). Change message settings, use our CALENDAR or LINKS, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
