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Easitrac does take a while to thread, but it's best to take it slow anyway to avoid bending the rail. I found that it doesn't take much to put a subtle bend in it which only reveals itself once the track is fastened down!

 

The 3MT is a lovely model, although I don't envy you converting it to 2mm!

 

Tom.

Thanks Tom, yes I have my doubts about the first piece that I did.. but we will see.

 

Looking at the valve gear today makes me go gulp!! Anyway I have a J72 to fettle first.

I was going to say paint the sleepers and chairs first before you thread...

 

Likewise Tom, it takes me ages too, but it's well worth the effort...

Hmm never thought of that Pete! but once laid it will all be gunked up.. Or under concrete

You could lay your track on thin ply or artists board. Good thin ply can be expensive but both are better options than cork.

Thanks Richard, I'll look into thin ply but might have to get card stock which will do for buildings too.

Instead of regular cork underlay, try cork floor tiles instead. These are stronger and flatter, generally around 3 to 3.5mm thick.

Thx Mark, I'll look into this.. at the weekend.