I installed Cork on my layout. I originally tried laying the track without but the Cork makes it easier to tac the track down. It also reduces the running noise which, although not huge, is quite good.

I laid the track first and then created the dividing walls between the fiddle yard and the scene. This meant that I had a bit more freedom when laying the track.

I installed Cork on my layout. I originally tried laying the track without but the Cork makes it easier to tac the track down. It also reduces the running noise which, although not huge, is quite good.

I laid the track first and then created the dividing walls between the fiddle yard and the scene. This meant that I had a bit more freedom when laying the track.

I'd definitely recommend using something as underlay - be it cork or the foam product people like Woodland Scenics market... cut down the noise as people have said

Stephen's suggestion RE the backscene/seperator sounds sensible!