Tubular Track & Cork Underlayment

Tom- that's exactly what I used in 1/8". After running trains on tubular right on the plywood I needed something to cut the noise a little. Ran to Michael's and picked up a couple of rolls. I cut it to fit under the tracks only but a whole sheet over the board can't hurt.

Bob

Hi Bob,

   How did you like the outcome? Did it improve things and make everything quieter and would you recommend it? Thanks.

Tom 

Tom,

   Used Cork under my 0 and 027 layouts long ago, works well but the Cork does degrade over time as your layout ages.  

Acquired some old Acoustical tile from an old Westinghouse plant when they discarded it and I was rebuilding the layout.  Got to tell ya it works a lot better especially with the new FasTrack.  It deadened the Conventional Tubular 027 and 0 Gauge sound so much it was incredible, twice what the Cork was able to due.

PCRR/Dave

Bob,

  Add another couple of questions...how long ago did you install it and how is it holding up. Thanks Dave & Bob.

Tom 

Tom- my layout is only two years old so I'm on the short end of time in use. I am ballasting all of my track so it is covered up. So far what is still exposed is fine. Since cork is a natural product I would expect that it will get dry and brittle as it ages.

We just put a cork floor down in one of our buildings and it is holding up well so far. It has a clear sealer on it.

Clear sealer...would that work with this? Can you provide any info on the product and is it a brush on or roller application?

You both were very helpful. 

Tom  

This is what was spec'd for the floor. Its poly-urethane based.

Would that be overkill on a small layout? Maybe spray-on Polyurethane or should I not bother? It would be in the basement, humid in the Summer, dry in the Winter when the furnace is running. 

Tom