How to Ballast an O-Scale Switch - Part 2 of 2
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I'm building a 6x4ft layout.
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@esiegel76 Thanks thats wicked helpful- now I have an estimate on how much to purchase... Thanks, and I must thank you about publishing your vids. They are very helpful, inspiring, and awesome to watch! Thanks you and keep posting! :)
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@esiegel76 If you had to estimate- how many feet?
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Eric,
Is it possible to ballast fastback in anyway shape or form to make it look more realistic, if so what type of ballast would you recommend? Also, how do you control your switches....are atlas o switches capable of being operated wirelessly like Lionel's new command control switches? or do you have them connected to an AIU or Lionel's SC-2? When I have a permanent layout I plan on converting to Atlas O, it rides quiet, more authentic, and clearly superior!!
SirSebaztian 8 months ago
@SirSebaztian I've never seen anyone ballast fastrack myself, but I'm sure it's been done. I have seen people darken it down with paints and so forth to make it look a little more realistic. I think there was an article in OGR magazine about it a while back, so check there. I use an AIU to control my switches.
esiegel76 8 months ago
about how far (feet of track) can you get per 5 lb bag of ballast. YOu know of any cheaper options?
SilverLakeRailroad 1 year ago
@SilverLakeRailroad I've never measured it, but you can get pretty far. You can get cheaper ballast at other places but it doesn't look as good as Brennan's.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@SilverLakeRailroad i don't know, maybe 8 feet per bag.
esiegel76 1 year ago
What kind of rails do you use? It can't be the "Fleischmann model rails."
KLMAirSwan 1 year ago
@KLMAirSwan I use Atlas O track.
esiegel76 1 year ago