Reply to "The beginning of my 8x11 layout"

I most definitely will post my progress of the layout as I go. As I enjoy watching other forum members progress on their layouts. This was my first attempt to weather and ballast my fastrack. I seen a post on here a week or two ago that motivated me to do so. And I dont think it turned out half bad for a greenhorn. After weathering and adding the rock, I clean the rail and test it for good connection as I go. I using "chic grit" for the ballast. Just some brown paint for the ties, which work great. I also brush the side of the rail with paint. Although it doesn't look terrible, I think im going to redo the side of the rails with a product made for that purpose. Then I dust some chaulk here and there. Time consuming but almost relaxing.