Ballasted Track Adds To Model Train Set Realism

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October 18, 2005

Ballasted track adds more scenic realism to a model train set layout. However, you need to make sure that the electrics are all sorted out and that all the rail joiners are tight fitting before you start ballasting. Otherwise you may find that after you have ballasted your train track, some sections of track wont work properly.

For yards on a model train layout you may want to use a finer grade of ballast to give the impression of more lightly laid lines, while on the mainline you might want more coarse ballast.