Homasote vs pink foam board

[NW Modeling List]

its a matter of decision choice with homasote or foam board, I always 
use Homasote as I do a lot of handlaying track or used to and the spikes 
hold firm. I've gone to more flex/snap/premade switches for the detail. 
I've experimented with some other insulation board that had qualities 
like homasote but it could not hold a spike firm. When homasote spreads, 
it pushes back, that firms a spike, but the insulation board spreads and 
does not firm back, no solid spike hold.
If you are not spiking and gluing down track, foam board is AOK, but I 
can never use it.

for a turnout controller (manual or electric) I like this

http://www.humpyard.com/

I havent seriously checked the other 2 mentioned yet.

cheers

-Lynn-




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> Hi modelers,

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>                  After being away from layout building for 20 years I?m ready

> to get back in.  I?m looking for advice on whether to use Hoamsote or pink

> foam board.

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>                  I bought Seivers 48? modules in 16? and 18? widths.  Either

> way I?m planning on using a ?? plywood layer.  If I go with the foam should

> I use the 1? or the 2? foam?  The layout is in a bedroom here in Southern

> California so it doesn?t get under 65* and rarely over 95*.  I?m using the

> plywood for mounting the turnout controllers.

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>                  While on the subject of turnout controllers I?m having a

> time deciding on either the PPW/Aline ?Blue Point?s? or Fast Traxx

> Bullfrog?s.  Any pros or cons on either?

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> Thank you in advance,

>

> John Hecker