All
track on the visible sections of the
layout has code 75 nickel silver rail
and, with the exception of the turnouts
is SMP finescale flexi track, The
turnouts are either hand built using C
& L solvent weld components or from
the PECO finescale range. Track and
turnouts in the fiddle yards are from the
standard code 100 PECO range
The
trackbed was formed from 3mm thick cork
sheet glued to the baseboards with impact
adhesive. Trackwork and turnouts were
then pinned in position and ballasted
with fine granite chippings secured in
the traditional way with dilute PVA
adhesive. Once dry all track areas were
airbrushed with varying shades of
"grime". Since all services on
the highland line are diesel hauled,
particular attention was given to
"oily patches" where
locomotives stand.
In
operation, we have found that finescale
track does not attract an accumulation of
grime and at exhibitions, an initial
clean with a track rubber lasts for two
to three days provided all locomotive
wheels are also cleaned at the same time.
The
"Track Plan" gives an overall
view of the layout which measures some
32' x 16'. A enlarged and captioned plan
is available to download
