Go to a pet store and check out Parakeet grit.  This is a perfect size.  I
colored mine a with a gray wash I made up because it looked too yellow/tan.

Chuck Smith,
On matters of style swim with the current.
On matters of substance stand like a rock.
Thos. Jefferson (may be paraphrased)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 8:44 PM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: s scale ballast


>
>
> List,
>
> Thanks to all that replied to my inquiry. Though some of the "scratch
> building" options where interesting, I've been looking for a minimal-
> effort option. It is not often that there is a chance to throw money
> at an S scale problem. To that end I've investigated the two
> commercial suggestions. I think that both have potential for S scale:
>
> Arizona Rock and Mineral Co. - http://www.rrscenery.com/index.html -
> AR&M sells real rock ballast for many prototype regions including
> some eastern railroads. They have several scale sizes and their HO
> Mainline size should be usable for S. They also cary scenery cover
> and coal (made from real coal).
>
> Great Northern Sand & Gravel Co. - http://www.ballast-train.com/
> index.htm - GNS&G sells real rock ballast in many colors and sizes.
> Their web page contains a Scale Size Chart, which includes S scale,
> that shows the prototype size of the different size stone that they
> produce. In addition to ballast they carry a wide range of gravel,
> sand, and scenery materials.



 
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