I find it amazing we spent a ton of money on engines, track, buildings, etc. but when it comes to ballast, many look for something cheap. This is no dig at anyone, just a general statement, as I see this all the time on many train list I am on. The worse has to be the use of cat litter.
I highly recommend anyone try some ballast from Classic Trains. the editor of Classic Toy Trains, as it is not a scale publication, told my he loves my ballast as my ballast is a true S product and ballast really makes the layout. I see someone selling engines on this list for like 1800.00 but to spend a few 100 on ballast? Why not? www.classictrains.com Maybe they might send you a sample. Mike From: Pieter Roos Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 3:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Rock Ballast Article (was I'm "s"old!) Some years ago, Scenic Express used to re-sell Smith and Sons ballast, I really liked the product a lot. Scenic Express switched suppliers, so having the Smith and Son's contact info is really handy, thanks! Woodland Scenics is crushed walnut shells, died for color. They tend to cling more with static and float when wetted, but can be fine with careful work. It is also more uniform color, which is not necessarily a good thing. Pieter E. Roos [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> 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/
