Model Railroad Hobbyist | Sep 2016 | #79 Joe Fugate R REVERSE RUNNING commentary Forget using foam under your track As part of my new Run like a dream TRACKWORK book project, I’ve compiled the manufacturers’ specs on vari- ous products we model railroaders have been using for roadbed. Perhaps the most surprising discovery involves foamboard and my findings have convinced me to forget using formboard under track. There are three main types of foamboard I’ve seen in the building supply stores: white foamboard (expanded polystyrene or EPS), and XX STEPPING OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH A CONTRARY VIEW • INDEX • TABLE OF CONTENTS