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Title: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: hawk4117 on April 24, 2015, 07:04:51 PM
Hello all...I have the KATO Unitrack set on a 4X8 layout with 1" foam board already glued down in place.  I'm now ready to glue down my track, which I have already outlined my track configuration on the foam board.  Is there any special gluing process you would recommend? Type of glue? Do I even have to glue it down? I read somewhere that if I ballast my tracks, I don't have to?  If I don't ballast my tracks then I have to?  Not sure how much merit was in that statement.  Any advice would be helpful.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: jbrock27 on April 25, 2015, 08:03:06 AM
For track with roadbed already attached, double face carpet tape works well to hold it to the foam board.

I hope this helps.  Please keep us informed of your progress. :)
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: hawk4117 on April 25, 2015, 02:27:49 PM
Now I never thought of that...using double sided tape on this type of track definitely escapes the glue mess that's for sure. And if you ever need track replacement, it's a cinch to just pop the track off...hmmmm...great suggestion, thnx!
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: Jerrys HO on April 25, 2015, 02:29:35 PM
Jim I haope you don't take all the credit for that.  ;D
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: jbrock27 on April 25, 2015, 02:35:59 PM
You're welcome Hawkeye.

Just as Jerry does every time he gives an answer someone likes, I have to defer credit elsewhere...
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: Jerrys HO on April 25, 2015, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: jbrock27 on April 25, 2015, 02:35:59 PM
You're welcome Hawkeye.

Just as Jerry does every time he gives an answer someone likes, I have to defer credit elsewhere...

HA!HA!HA!HA! :D and they say your not fun!
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: jbrock27 on April 25, 2015, 02:45:06 PM
Who says I'm not fun?? :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: NarrowMinded on April 26, 2015, 12:30:21 AM
hmmph...
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: jbrock27 on April 26, 2015, 08:47:28 AM
Really Jeff?
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: NarrowMinded on April 28, 2015, 09:05:40 PM
JK :P
Title: Re: Basic questions on glueing track
Post by: jbrock27 on April 28, 2015, 10:56:40 PM
Oh you kidder :D