Well, my layout table is finished. The table top consists of 3/4" plywood covered by 2" rigid pink foam. The track plan is finished and the MTH ScaleTrax has been purchased and laid out on the layout. The track plan looks good in the flesh! So far, so good. Now for the last step before permanently mounting the track... the roadbed. My initial thoughts were to go with the Black Track Tape (double sided adhesive tape) for the roadbed. I like the low profile look of it and the supposed ease of laying the track and ballast on it. However, in the back of my mind, the knowledge that so few people use it compared to those using cork roadbed is causing me to give a second thought to the roadbed prior to finalizing things. I've also read where some folks have laid the track directly on the foam without the use of roadbed whatsoever. I personally feel roadbed of some kind is necessary.
So I am looking for some last seconds thoughts from you guys as far as the double sided tape versus cork. At 67 years old, I'd like to get it right the first time. Thanks in advance for any input!
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