Chris_Walsh Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I am converting a loft for an O gauge layout and would like to deaden the sound from the baseboard. I wonder if a foam track base is best for this but don't know what to buy or where to buy it. Can anyone help please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Chris Try C&L http://www.finescale.org.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=59 Foam underlay in 3 7 5mm thicknesses in baseboard construction. I think you will have to use Copydex or carpet spray adheasive as PVA makes it rideged and transmits the sound (not got to that chapter in Ian Rice's book of trackmaking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 17, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2010 Try cork tiles which Wickes sell. They deaden it a bit but the main problem is that when the track is glued and ballasted it becomes a rigid structure with the baseboard. You might ahve to put some extra loft insulation at floor level. I don't notice the running noise on mine when we ar atan exhibition but occaisionally when I have to go under the board to sort something during a show the sound of the trains running overhead is almost mike being under a bridge on the real railway. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
signaller Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I highly recommend the item below! http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/OScaleTrackBedSystem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I had a very interesting conversation about this with someone at an S7 society meet the other week. He uses the grey foam underlay designed for use with laminate flooring, which allows a fair bit of movement in the track and keeps the noise levels down. In order to stop the glue securing the ballast from setting everything solid, he uses Copydex adhesive, diluted and applied in the same way that PVA would normally be used. The added benefit of this is that, if something heavy is run over the track, it sinks slightly, just like the real thing! It's something I'm going to try when I start the 7mm layout. The underlay should be readily available from the likes of B&Q or Homebase, and the Copydex shouldn't be too tricky to get hold of either. Apparently, the only downside to using Copydex is the smell... HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted October 17, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2010 Copydex shouldn't be too tricky to get hold of either Staples Office Supplies sell it, Thats where I got mine. The smell is not to bad either. Also leave it 24 hours to go off properly. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_t Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Staples Office Supplies sell it, Thats where I got mine. The smell is not to bad either. Also leave it 24 hours to go off properly. Dave I'd vote for the smell is awful! I got my last lot from homebase - a big bottle that was cheaper than the smaller bottle at HobbyCraft (sorry can't get the extact I don't want to wake the puppy!) Can be thinned with water, but I found that I needed clean my brushes up real quick or I lost them. On the underlay I've used camping mat in the past, but I'm looking for alternatives. I had some underlay from IKEA but I think that's too thin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Walsh Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks to everyone for a great response. I have been away since the original post and all this was waiting for me when I returned. Fantastic Looks like I shall have to apply it with Copydex. That will be a memorable experience if it smells as bad as you say. If I can get hold of it, would Febond do the same job? Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I don't know, I'm afraid. Personally, I'd use Copydex as I've been told that works. HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Walsh Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I'm not sure Febond is still on the market. So it looks as if I'll have to clear the house and go with Copydex... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi, On the High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society's 'O' Gauge test track we have used self-adhesive Floormaster solid Wood Underlay. It comes in very large rolls from B&Q. Hope this helps Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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