Comments on: Is Your Track too close to the edge of the benchwork? https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/12/is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork Model railroads and model trains Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:22:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Martin Scatola https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/12/is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork.html#comment-75645 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:22:28 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6909#comment-75645 I use truss bridges along the edge of the layout.

]]> By: Juan Guerrero https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/12/is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork.html#comment-75628 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:48:08 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6909#comment-75628 I use a long piece of acrylic (3″ wide),running along the rail with the risk of falling the locos and cars, Drill small holes in it and attache to the board (usually 3/4″ plywood), this way you won’t miss the action of your trains

]]> By: Tim Gallagher https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/12/is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork.html#comment-75620 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:10:48 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6909#comment-75620 Good Morning. I am a module railroader. Our tracks are laid on 2″ centers starting at 3″ off the front and back of a module. On the back of the module are scenic backboards protecting a train, in the event of a derailment, from taking a nose dive off the module.

On the front, We use a 1″ wide strip of pink insulating styrofoam. The foam is shaped into small rolling hills using a hot knife. We then sand the foam to a smooth finish. When sanding, take care NOT to inhale the styrofoam dust produced!

The strip is then glued to the module using Aleene’s Tacky Glue. Once set, paint it to match your module’s theme and apply turf, foliage, trees, etc.

Once set, you’ll need to take care not to damage it. The club I belong to, The Potomac Module Crew, participates in many shows throughout the year. During transport, the foam edge occasionally get damaged. You’ll need to keep a small amount of paint and foliage on hand to repair the damage.

If you transport your modules to shows you’ll also need to take care to keep your modules adequately separated during transport so as not to damage the foam edges. I use a 20″ x 4′ piece of the pink styrofoam board between the modules to ensure the they remain separated. This has work very well over the years.

I hope this helps!

Tim

]]> By: Mikal Gloss https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/12/is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork.html#comment-75610 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:25:44 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6909#comment-75610 Placing a fascia board around the front edge prevents locos or cars running off the edge. Helps with landscaping by being profiled to shape. Also improves look of the benchwork. Add a cotton sheeting curtain uberneath adds “museum” quality.

]]> By: Mike Berke https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/12/is-your-track-too-close-to-the-edge-of-the-benchwork.html#comment-75594 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:42:59 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6909#comment-75594 Before you track is permanently attached, take your two longest, widest cars, couple them together to make certain you have the clearance they need. A little extra clearance NEVER hurts!!! Understand that you may get a wider car in the future. That would not be a good time to find you do not have the clearance you need!!
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask more questions. As a retired “old foggie” I have plenty of time and it will not be a bother.
Wishing you happy holidays, whichever you celebrate and a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!

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