In the RASG we built some modules really light weight with a 1x4 frame and a
foam flat surface without any wood. Sub road bed was 1/4" Luann only under the
track. We have used Woodland Scenics coarse HO and/or Parakeet grit ballast on
these modules. They are light and have held up well after more than 10 years
of use. We also built some modules too heavy and they are a pain to handle.
However, the modules are usually schlepped in and out of a hall with a hand
truck so in all honesty the weight hasn't been a big factor.
Chuck Smith, http://www.trainweb.org/chucksmith
On matters of style swim with the current.
On matters of substance stand like a rock.
Thos. Jefferson (may be paraphrased)
----- Original Message -----
From: Edward Loizeaux
To: List, S scale
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Cork Ballast.....
Howdy...I am looking for a source of really lightweight ballast suitable
for portable modules being used as a staging yard. Any ideas or
suggestions as to where something like this could be found will be most
appreciated. Thanks...Ed L.
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