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Menards has various kinds of sand at very reasonable prices. But is it safe to use ? Mr engines are old time stuff, except my little K Line 0 4 0 switcher which I consider my new one as it has very little time on it. Probably. an hour 2 tops. But I bought it 20 + years ago, if I...

I really want to run 2 loops, on inside another with the inside one having reverse and sidings etc. Also I would have to sell all my O stuff and start all over And no I won't go with z gauge, Just WAY to small for mr big hands

well, for my 027 I am planning to build 40 inch wide by 15 ft long table for my garage. But I thought if ai could get it a LOT smaller I could move it into the house.

well. that is not a lot smaller than the 027. I have been figuring on going 027,as I have a bunch of equipment and track, but thought about changing but now think not, Thanks for the info.

What is the smallest circle that can be made with N gauge. I want to figure how small table I can use.

I've still got some of my first. 3/8 through 5/8 ones but I have lost some over the years. Cheap stuff, doesn't bother me to much if it disasters. Am much of a miser that I am I would lose sleep over losing a Snap on wrench. Only wrenches I have like that I picked up at an auction or some...

I was gonna switch my order to plywood, but as tight as I am I think I will stay with OSB. as to what happy rock said about tools, I bought my first set of tools as a off brand cheap stuff, and have used them as a pro mechanic for 59 plus years, andmost are still with me. besides It doesn't...

see my reply to mixed freight. And actually that much weight different is important also, as I am disabled and nor very strong.

I agree with you, never priced furniture grade, but I can buy 4x8 1/2 inch 4 ply sheeting from Menards for $24, and for my 3 rail O gauge setup it will be just fine. And for a miser like me the price is important. And I think I will stay with OSB as I can buy it for $17, as I am a eal penny...

Great, that will answer a lot of questions. Thanks

So if I understand you right, after the ballast is properly glued down it alone will hold the track. ?

OK plywood it is. Another ? what is best way to fasten track ( 027 ). to the wood if I don't want to use screws or mails. Glue ? but which one hot glue? Elmers in the ballast? construction type glue???

another question. I hear about using Ritz's dye to color stuff, but how much dye to say a quart or even a gallon of water??

not an answer to my question. I asked nothing about paint, just ballast i

If I am using 3 rail 027 track and have nearly 100 feet of track, how much ballast will I need? In cubic feet or quarts or gallons not lbs

Because??? Why over OSB?

OK, thanks all. really cleared it up for me

Are you referring to MDF or OSB? I wouldn't use MDF after reading up on it, not to mention at my local Menards it costs more than OSB or plywood.

I have been figuring to use OSB for my layout, but just read that it is much harder to drive screws into. Although the guy did say MDF was hard not OSB. I am not familiar with MDF, is it just another name for OSB , or another product altogether?