And, of course, nothing needs to go to waste. There are more
things to do with the scraps:
Bracing, if you’re worried that foam-core is going to be too
flimsy, you can glue strips underneath your module to keep it
stiff and straight. That hasn’t been necessary in my area, and
I have no experience in moisture-laden east-coast environ-
ments, but I’m guessing that the foam material is structurally
stable and won’t warp due to humidity. Still, it won’t hurt for
larger (corner) modules to have some help, if you’re con-
cerned about sagging.
Basic landscaping and scenery: Retaining walls, module edg-
es, streets, etc.
Costing it out
Let’s start to pencil-out a plan, and see how it fits into our bud-
get. My crystal ball is in the shop for repairs, so I can’t read your
mind about what kind of trains you’re thinking about. We’ll set
$500 layout 3rd place - 7
9. With the first track in place, use the Kato rerailer to
position a second track – if you’re going to have any
double track – at exact the right position.
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