Track-Bed^™ Sheets - N Scale (US Only)

Description

Sheets are great for railyards and sidings. They align well with cork or Homasote^®*. Track-Bed deadens sound, requires no pre-soaking like cork, remains flexible and will not dry out or become brittle.

Install easily with Foam Tack^™ Glue (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432).

6 sheets/pkg- 1/8 in D x 3 1/4 in W x 24 in L (3 mm x 8.25 cm x 60.9 cm)

*Homasote^® is a registered trademark of Homasote Company.

Safety Warning

-Model making product. Not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years!

-Produit pour le modélisme. Pas un jouet! Pas adapté aux enfants de moins de 14 ans!

-Producto para modelismo. No es un juguete! No adecuado para niños menores de 14 años!

-Modellbauartikel. Kein Spielzeug! Nicht geeigent für Kinder unter 14!

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CAUTION: Cutting tools and Foam Nails recommended. Use with care.

• I am interested in your Track-Bed. Is it black, dark gray or light gray?

  The Track-Bed is a dark gray.

• What is the best way to attach Track-Bed?

  For a strong bond, rough-up the bottom of Track-Bed™ with 80-grit sandpaper and attach using the contact method, working in small, manageable sections.

  Contact Method - Apply Foam Tack Glue™ to both surfaces, allow to set for approximately 20 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour, until tacky, then apply.

  Click here to view a video on installing Track-Bed.

• What is the best method for laying out Track-Bed for placement on my layout?

  Lay out Track-Bed™ in one piece. Accommodate tight curves by separating the Track-Bed into two narrow strips along the slit that runs lengthwise. Lay the two pieces seperately, butting them snuggly in the middle. Do this by first drawing a center line for your track. Lay each half strip of Track-Bed on either side along this center line.

  Click here to view a video on installing Track-Bed.

• Can I use a Hot Wire Foam Cutter to cut my Track-Bed?

  No, do not cut the Track-Bed with a Hot Wire Foam Cutter. This may emit toxic fumes.

• Is the Track-Bed solvent resistant?

  Yes, Track-Bed is solvent resistant.

• When using the Foam Tack Glue on Track-Bed material, can it be removed safely in the future?

  Yes. Soften Foam Tack Glue with warm, soapy water. If the glue is difficult to remove, use denatured alcohol.

• Why is Track-Bed better than cork?

  Track-Bed® absorbs the noise and vibration of train operations, so you can enjoy the true "clickety-clack" sound. Track-Bed costs less, does not require pre-soaking, and is easy to apply. It will not dry out, crack and crumble like cork. Since Track-Bed is compatible and aligns easily with cork, you can update your cork bed at any time.

• I am using Track-Bed, and securing the track with Foam Tack Glue. Now, I need to move one of the tracks. How can I get the Foam Tack Glue to release?

  To remove Track-Bed™, soften the Foam Tack Glue™ with warm, soapy water. If the glue is hard to remove, use denature alcohol.

• I am having a problem with the ballast adhering to the Track-Bed.

  You should have no problem adhering Ballast to your Track-Bed™ with this tested method.
  1. Pour Ballast over track. Brush from rails and tops of ties.

  2. Mist with Scenic Cement™ to wet the surface, and then saturate Ballast using an eyedropper or Scenic Sprayer™.

  3. Clean rails before use.
  

   

  Click here to view a demonstration of applying Ballast to track.

• Can your Track-Bed be used with any brand of track and on any layout?

  Yes, our Track-Bed™ works great on any type layout with any kind of track of a standard width. For larger scales, consider using Track-Bed Sheets.

• After I have glued the Track-Bed to my table top and it dries, can I use plastic screws to further secure my track to the Track-Bed?

  We do not manufacture plastic screws and have never tested their usage. This is how we recommend you attach track to your Track-Bed.
  
  We recommend using Foam Tack Glue. Sand surface of Track-Bed with 120-grit sandpaper, then spread a thin layer of glue over the Track-Bed surface and install track. Pin in place with Foam Nails while drying. 

• How do I attach Track and Track-Bed to my layout?

  We recommend using Foam Tack Glue to attach Track-Bed and Track to a layout.

   

  There are different application methods for attaching Track-Bed to your layout depending on the base material.  

   

  Plaster surfaces: Spread a thin, even layer of Foam Tack Glue where Track-Bed will be installed. Lay Track-Bed and pin in place with Foam Nails to secure while drying. Work in two to three-foot sections. This application method also allows the modeler to make adjustments while installing Track-Bed.

   

  A permanent application method for plaster and other surfaces: Use the Contact Gluing Method. Apply Foam Tack Glue to both contact surfaces. Let dry until clear and tacky (maximum working time is 1 hour), and then press Track-Bed in place. Installation of Track-Bed has to be precise, because glue will bond instantly. Place Track-Bed in manageable sections.

   

  For both application methods, we recommend sanding the top and bottom surface of Track-Bed with 120-grit sandpaper before installation.

   

  To attach your track to the Track-Bed, spread a thin, even layer of Foam Tack Glue on top of the Track-Bed.  Place pieces of track on glue and pin in place with Foam Nails to secure while drying.

  Click here to view a video on installing Track-Bed.