The first layout I made started with 0-27 tubular rail on top of foam roadbed. The roadbed had been painted with Fleckstone. I really like the look of the Fleckstone paint. To save some money I recommend painting a base coat on the foam before the more expensive Fleckstone paint. I quickly learned the limitations of cheap track. It may HAVE been quieter, but that wasn’t my concern. Whichever track you choose, remember that they all have their pros and cons. It’s even likely that difficulties that others expressed may have been due to their limitations and NOT the limitations of the track. In other words, your experience may vary.
Just build the layout. If you don’t love your choices, change them. People buy and sell used track everyday.
