Friends,
I'm looking for a little advice, after 14 months of my new train room being used as an emergency shelter; it has been vacated and I got it back to myself.
I am building a 2-level layout that is basically an upper level that is a 4 track mainline around a 14 x 24 room, extending 24-32" out from the wall, 12" below is an oval around the room that serves as a lead for yards, roundhouse and engine service. This lower level benchwork mostly extends 24-32" from the wall. The idea is to observe the trains on the lower level, below the mainlines that are above without visually connecting them as one above the other
Today I am putting Homasote on the lower level benchwork, before I build the incline ramps between levels and put down any roadbed, I figured I should paint the Homasote as well as the wall in the back between levels. I intend to put a 21/2" fascia on the upper level to hide dimmable LED rope light that will light the lower-level tracks.
My question what color and type of paint should, I consider using. To seal Homasote, to provide a base color between tracks with ballast, and lastly as a backdrop to lighted lower-level operations. Also, any other thoughts, considerations are appreciated. I going to need a lot of help from you guys as I strike out into the unknown, expect more questions. Thank you in advance, kevin
