Woodland Scenics ST1460 N Scale Track-Bed Sheets

Sheets are great for railyards and sidings. They align well with cork or Homasote*. Track-Bed deadens sound, requires no pre-soaking like cork, remains flexible and will not dry out or become brittle. Install easily with Foam Tack Glue (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432). 6 sheets/pkg- 1/8" D x 3 1/4" W x 24" L (3 mm x 8.25 cm x 60.9 cm) I am interested in your Track-Bed. Is it black, dark gray or light gray? The Track-Bed is a dark gray. What is the best way to attach Track-Bed? For a strong bond, rough-up the bottom of Track-Bed with 80-grit sandpaper and attach using the contact method, working in small, manageable sections. Contact Method - Apply Foam Tack Glue to both surfaces, allow to set for approximately 20 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour, until tacky, then apply. What is the best method for laying out Track-Bed for placement on my layout? Lay out Track-Bed in one piece. Accommodate tight curves by separating the Track-Bed into two narrow strips along the slit that runs lengthwise. Lay the two pieces seperately, butting them snuggly in the middle. Do this by first drawing a center line for your track. Lay each half strip of Track-Bed on either side along this center line. Can I use a Hot Wire Foam Cutter to cut my Track-Bed? No, do not cut the Track-Bed with a Hot Wire Foam Cutter. This may emit toxic fumes. Is the Track-Bed solvent resistant? Yes, Track-Bed is solvent resistant. When using the Foam Tack Glue on Track-Bed material, can it be removed safely in the future? Yes. Soften Foam Tack Glue with warm, soapy water. If the glue is difficult to remove, use denatured alcohol. Why is Track-Bed better than cork? Track-Bed absorbs the noise and vibration of train operations, so you can enjoy the true "clickety-clack" sound. Track-Bed costs less, does not require pre-soaking, and is easy to apply. It will not dry out, crack and crumble like cork. Since Track-Bed is compatible and aligns easily with cork, you can update your cork bed at any time. I am using Track-Bed, and securing the track with Foam Tack Glue. Now, I need to move one of the tracks. How can I get the Foam Tack Glue to release? To remove Track-Bed, soften the Foam Tack Glue with warm, soapy water. If the glue is hard to remove, use denature alcohol. Can your Track-Bed be used with any brand of track and on any layout? Yes, our Track-Bed works great on any type layout with any kind of track of a standard width. For larger scales, consider using Track-Bed Sheets. After I have glued the Track-Bed to my table top and it dries, can I use plastic screws to further secure my track to the Track-Bed? We do not manufacture plastic screws and have never tested their usage. This is how we recommend you attach track to your Track-Bed. We recommend using Foam Tack Glue. Sand surface of Track-Bed with 120-grit sandpaper, then spread a thin layer of glue over the Track-Bed surface and install track. Pin in place with Foam Nails while drying. How do I attach Track and Track-Bed to my layout? We recommend using Foam Tack Glue to attach Track-Bed and Track to a layout. There are different application methods for attaching Track-Bed to your layout depending on the base material. Plaster surfaces: Spread a thin, even layer of Foam Tack Glue where Track-Bed will be installed. Lay Track-Bed and pin in place with Foam Nails to secure while drying. Work in two to three-foot sections. This application method also allows the modeler to make adjustments while installing Track-Bed. A permanent application method for plaster and other surfaces: Use the Contact Gluing Method. Apply Foam Tack Glue to both contact surfaces. Let dry until clear and tacky (maximum working time is 1 hour), and then press Track-Bed in place. Installation of Track-Bed has to be precise, because glue will bond instantly. Place Track-Bed in manageable sections. For both application methods, we recommend sanding the top and bottom surface of Track-Bed with 120-grit sandpaper before installation. To attach your track to the Track-Bed, spread a thin, even layer of Foam Tack Glue on top of the Track-Bed. Place pieces of track on glue and pin in place with Foam Nails to secure while drying. I am having a problem with the ballast adhering to the Track-Bed. You should have no problem adhering Ballast to your Track-Bed with this tested method. 1. Pour Ballast over track. Brush from rails and tops of ties. 2. Mist with Scenic Cement to wet the surface, and then saturate Ballast using an eyedropper or Scenic Sprayer. 3. Clean rails before use.