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Offline tworail  
#1 Posted : 18 December 2009 18:22:23(UTC)
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tworail

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What are the options for using some ballast around the M tracks? I have seen quite a few good examples from members here through their pictures, but I have not seen the material in any shop or online before.

I bought some woodland scenics two different colors but both do not really match, and would need some weathering to fit in better.
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Offline tekin65  
#2 Posted : 18 December 2009 20:49:39(UTC)
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Hi,

I have used aquarium sand. I'll try to find the right colour if you wish. They are cheap like 1 Euro per 250 grams (or more - in wieght that is).

Cem.
3 rail: C-track with CS2 2 rail: Trix C-track with Trix MS - K.Bay., DRG, DR, DB, SBB, TCDD

Now all eras but no ICE

My loco inventory for the interested
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Offline tworail  
#3 Posted : 18 December 2009 23:11:53(UTC)
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Ah, that is what it is :) I noticed it on your old M track layout and some others around here but could not figure out exactly what it was.

Thanks Cem :)
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Offline perz  
#4 Posted : 19 December 2009 01:12:37(UTC)
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I have used sand mixed with a little bit of medium ground black pepper.
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Offline Martin T  
#5 Posted : 21 December 2009 17:08:10(UTC)
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Martin T

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Hi!

I guess it most depends on how you are manging your trackbed. If you use the M-track "as is" or rather said "Exposed", then I would go for Perz recommendation of sand + pepper. The other solution is to cover the sidings of the M-track more (in styrofoam etc) and also add ballast between the rails. I do the latter and found that Woodland Scenic Medium Buff works for the outside and Fine Buff between the rails.

This is the result: UserPostedImage

More pictures is found on http://www.xn--mrklintg-...alleri/05-06_galleri.htm

Regards / Martin
Regards / Martin T
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Offline Ian555  
#6 Posted : 21 December 2009 20:19:56(UTC)
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Ian555

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Hi Martin,
That looks very good on M track,thanks for the photo's.

Have a Merry Xmas.

Ian.
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Offline Martin T  
#7 Posted : 21 December 2009 23:33:55(UTC)
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Martin T

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Thx Ian!

I shot a revealing photo tonight from "the ugly angle" to show what it really looks like. Enjoy!

UserPostedImage
Regards / Martin T
Click your way over to me in Marbrodal in Sweden: http://www.xn--mrklintg-0zaq.se/index_e.html
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Offline Davy  
#8 Posted : 22 December 2009 00:56:25(UTC)
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I use Busch 7126.

UserPostedImage UserPostedImage

M-track with a CS2.
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Offline Ian555  
#9 Posted : 22 December 2009 07:19:17(UTC)
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Hi Martin,
Enjoyed the "ugly angle" photo,the finish looks very good.
Had a look thro' your site,lots of interesting information.

Have a Merry Xmas.

Ian.
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