Track Ballast Tones

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April 27, 2022

Daniel models O scale and writes:

“I need some guidance on what color ballast to use on different areas of the layout. Thanks for all comments.”

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2 Responses to Track Ballast Tones

Glenn Gardiner says:

April 28, 2022 at 5:01 am

There are a few things that can effect ballast color. The area of the country you model, not where you live necessarily. The type of track; mainline, siding, yard. The less maintained a track, the more likely the area between the tracks will be dirty and oil covered. Sidings and abandoned track can have little, to no ballast. And last, it is your layout, so choose whatever color you are satisfied with. After all, if you aren’t happy, the rest doesn’t matter. Glenn

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David Stokes says:

May 25, 2022 at 7:18 am

Its your layout, ballast colour is your decision. But if you are looking to the prototype, look at the prototype. A lot of video clips of trains in country, city and yard limits are starting to appear on Youtube. “Waste” some time watching a few.

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