http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/ Hand Laid Track Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:46:37 GMT Les Halmos http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8044 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8044 The Jan-Feb 2010 issue of the free Model Railroad Hobbyist eZine is now available (over 150 pages of new model railroading how-to content). Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:11:04 GMT Rick Blanchard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8043 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8043 Jim, The glue might do that or it might only bond in parts, or it might wrinkle where you don't want it to. What also may be a problem is where you bevel the Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:27:02 GMT jimkueneman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8042 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8042 Thanks Rick. The thought was a waterproof glue (Titebond II) would seal it when bonding it to the plywood and then the ties on top. So you would not recommend Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:52:57 GMT Rick Blanchard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8041 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8041 Jim, Foam core has paper laminates on both sides. You'll get some wrinkling if it gets wet and it can pull up. In extreme wet conditions, like gluing down Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:44:53 GMT Rick Blanchard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8040 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8040 Slopes are not generally designated in degrees by Civil Engineers. They are usually noted on engineering plans as a ratio. The slopes of the ballast on DRGW Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:59:13 GMT jimkueneman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8039 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8039 I am about to start laying code 40 HOn3 track. In my N/Nn3 days I used cork, or Masonite to lay the ties on. The cork is not very stable/flat, and I always Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:19:18 GMT ekelly18@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8038 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8038 Thanks to Martin and L. Lee for their suggestions. Both of you suggested a 30 degree slope from the horizontal and that seems to be the case in most of the Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:48:50 GMT Jon Ruehle http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8037 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8037 I used this product: http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?BrandID=25&SubcatID=26 under Atlas Code 83 Flex (plastic ties) and on top Woodland Scenics foam. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:59:58 GMT Earl Hackett http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8036 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8036 I have used DAP adhesive caulk to mount ME flex track on another layout without any problems. The plastic used in ME flex track is an acetal copolymer (Delrin Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:42:43 GMT prandn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8035 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8035 I think I have finally found the right DAP product: DAP KWIK Seal Plus premium Kitchen & Bath Adhesive Caulk. It comes in white, biscuit & clear. While Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:32:55 GMT Roy Stevens http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8034 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8034 Atlas also sells a product called Conductalube that I've used for a while and can recommend. Roy ... Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:44:28 GMT Leonard Davis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8033 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8033 Ed, May I suggest a timplate with a 30 dreegre slope. From looking at my track and right of way standards for the B&O Railroad the slope apiears to be about 30 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:28:15 GMT Earl Hackett http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8032 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8032 LPS #1 is a lubricant commonly used for electrical contacts. I use tiny amounts of it on my railheads to eliminate track cleaning, much like some use Wahl Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:48:59 GMT Jon Ruehle http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8031 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8031 It is similar to, but is NOT, WD-40. In this case you could probably get away with WD-40. I would test it first. --Jon ... From: ekelly18@... Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:01:10 GMT robderebel2004 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8030 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack/message/8030 When I glued (*using epoxy) the turnouts to the wood ties I coated very lightly the bottom of the points with oil. Then I placed the turnout on the tie base