Comments on: Cork Roadbed https://blog.model-train-help.com/2010/01/cork-roadbed.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cork-roadbed Model railroads and model trains Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:47:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Geof https://blog.model-train-help.com/2010/01/cork-roadbed.html#comment-667 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:02:34 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2010/01/cork-roadbed.html#comment-667 Melvin,

Depending on your scale, some manufacturers offer foam roadbed which, I think, is less messy than cork.

For larger scales (like S or O gauge), some people make their own roadbed by using something called Homesote. It is a relatively inexpensive product that is made out of paper (recycled newsprint, I believe). It can be cut with a sharp knive or a saber saw and comes in 4 x 8 foot sheets. You’ll find it at any building supply store.

Hope this helps,

Geof

]]> By: Ken Malgren https://blog.model-train-help.com/2010/01/cork-roadbed.html#comment-664 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:58:43 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2010/01/cork-roadbed.html#comment-664 A lot of modelers use a product called Homasote. It is a composite material. I don’t like it because of the dust it creates when being cut. Here is a link to an interesting blog from a Homasote user: http://www.buildingmodeltrains.com/benchwork-construction-part-5-plywood-and-homasote-roadbed/

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