How are the tracks around a turntable (whisker tracks?) ballasted? Was the ballast even with the tops of the ties, as is normal for most tracks, or was ballast used sparingly? How about the surface between the tracks?
If you have any pictures that show how this area looks, I would really appreciate if you would post them!
Yes, you guessed correctly; I am ready to finish the area around my turntable. 
Thank you!!
Alex
