Ballast enquiry

DamianLMS · Post by **DamianLMS** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:48 pm

Hello folks ive just laid my track down on boarding in my garden. Its peco flexi oo gauge track to run 0-16.5 locos etc and am looking for a ballast thats suitable for all weather conditions, Can anybody help or point me in the right direction of where i may obtain some please?
Thanks in advance
Damian

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:58 pm

The facts that you're on boards and 0;16.5 outdoors rules me out from giving an experienced viewpoint, but, I'd be tempted to try a "Rowlands Mix" (2 sand, 2 peat, 1 cement).

If you've got a spare length of track and piece of boarding, give it a try and see what it looks like - the "weak" mix makes reclaiming and re-using trackwork a doddle.

DamianLMS · Post by **DamianLMS** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:55 am

thanks, is that the mix ive heard eventually grows moss etc?

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:22 am

DamianLMS:72931 wrote:thanks, is that the mix ive heard eventually grows moss etc?

That's the one!

Catweasel · Post by **Catweasel** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:32 am

Personally, I wouldn't bother with ballast. OK indoors, but outside I think you would be asking for trouble. Why not put the track onto roofing felt? Quick, easy and reasonably realistic.

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