Thanks for the info - now if I can just find a 4-6-0 in HO.
I want a Bachmann 4-6-0 Ten-Wheeler in Southern paint with DCC and sound.  Haven't found a new one anywhere yet, not even eBay.
Boo Hoo.  And the hunt continues . . . 

The name of my railroad works for me.  It's the Heritage Valley Railroad.  I scratch in HVRR.  No private info, and with everything the same and noted, it's hard to dispute.

Happy Easter.

Tim - thanks for your kind comments. 
Glad I could add a little to your enjoyment.
I'm trying to keep my new website fun, so I have added a little "something" extra at the bottom of most pages.
I hope I've made it very easy to find your way around the site, and gave little "gifts" for those exploring.
However, it's my first attempt at building a website, so all comments are appreciated -
especially those left on my "Comments" page.

www.HeritageValleyRailroad.com

"The General" is on my website.  You can see the only HD copy of the entire film there.
It's on the bottom of the PHOTOS page.

www.HeritageValleyRailroad.com

Thanks for posting that find.   Really interesting.

Ahh, I thought it looked like a Boston trolley.
Although, we always called the trolley a "street car" in Boston.

Nice layout, Billm.  It looks a lot like Boston with the stye street car and buses, plus the famous Citgo sign.

Ditto - what he said!

Thanks guys, for the detailed description.
I feel more confident about trying it now.

Wow - some of the best "people" work I have ever seen.
I really think his imagination is amazing.
Thanks so much for that great find !!!

Low temp hot glue works well also, plus, it's quick and easy.

Quote from: jbrock27 on February 28, 2013, 01:03:35 PM

Pops-haven't had a chance yet to look at the vid link but I will.  I have a feeling I have seen it previously-is it a dude laying it down on a module layout?  For a layout that runs bigger than HO?  The dude has a beard and glasses and looks like he is in warehouse?  The layout he mentions is one his club is "renovating"?

No, it's the manufacturers video and it's only two minutes.
Guess you've already decided on cork.  It's probably the most popular. Best of luck with it.

Quote from: jbrock27 on February 27, 2013, 09:41:41 AM

Any idea how the WS stuff behaves with old time snap track?  And is the ballasting approach the same as it would be for cork?

I don't know about Snap Track, but since it works fine with EZ Track, I'd assume it should be OK.  Yes, you use it and ballast it just like cork or any other road bed.  Did you check out the link I gave to the video?  You can see there how easy it is, and how it compares to others.

Well, I'm not as knowledgable as most here, and just beginning, but, I'm using the Woodland Scenics rubber roadbed.  It's easy to use, quieter than cork or homosote, and it works well with EZ Track.  I like the looks better, too, but that really doesn't matter as I plan to ballast the tracks after finishing all the scenery.  

Woodland Scenics has some neat videos on their website covering the road bed as well.  I want things that work well, but are almost foolproof to use.  This fills the bill, and for what it's worth, I highly recommend it.

http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/video/trackbed

Also, I have foam on top of my benchwork with the W.S. road bed on top of the foam.  Can't beat it.