Recent content by DENNISJR60

Sorry for the confusion. The board I have at home is Masonite & I'm not sure of the thickness but it isn't flimsy & has decent wieght to it. Tha cardboard I'm reffering to is a 4' x 8' piece that I obtained from one of my vendors at work. I also called my vendor today to see if they can get me...

My tabletop is a board & not cardboard. I don't know what the wood is called or if it's wood, but it has a smooth texture & is a darker brown in color. I believe the name of it starts with an "M".

what's the correct term for the pink or blue foam? Does anyone know what the correct name for this pink or blue foam sheet is? I know Lowes & Home Depot don't carry it so I guess I would have to call Lumber yards or building supply places, but what do I ask for?

I'll check a lumber store, but the foam I bought isn't flimsy at all. It's actually pretty strong. I will look up lumber yards or whatever they're called in the phone book & call around. The exact dimensions if I use the foam as a base is 4' X 6' but if I use the 4th piece somehow it's 4' X 8'.

Ok well neither Lowes or Home Depot had foam that was all pink or blue. The foam I picked up is white with a blue film over the top. I bought four 2" 4' x 2' pieces so I can do a 4' x 8' table if needed. What I will do is probably cut the strong piece of 4 x 8 cardboard I have at work in half &...

I actually live in Las Vegas so I'm not sure if is available or not here...

When you say "pink or blue" what exactly is that type of foam & were do I get it? I've gone to my local Home Depot & Lowes & have only seen the "white" 4 x 8 sheets & such.

I hoestly don't know what I'm trying to do I just don't want a simple circle & that's it. My son is 5 & he wouldn't mind either way so I guess it doesn't really matter. I don't think I could do a 4 x 8 at this time & I already have the 4 X 6 board set up. As far as scenery like I said it doesn't...

I'm trying to do something with like a figure 8 but also an oval. Just a simple oval with something cutting thru the middle of the layout. Maybe the middle part having a hill or low bridge or something. Can you use the EZ tracks when making a hill or bridge or do you need to use a different kind...

What do you mean by "cut the track"? I am willing to buy pieces for a particular track plan especially since @ my HobbyTown they aren't very expensive. I just bought a 4 pack of 15" turns for like $9 or something. I could go with other track if it is inexpensive. Right now I'm running the HO...

Right now I just want to get down the track & put stuff up aroung that. It doesn't have to be any specific period or anything as my son will be happy with whatever at this point.

I know we're limited because of the size, but hopefully we can do something simple & decent. It's probably a bit over 4 x 6, but only by inches or so. Can anyone do some of the drawing or whatever it is showing the layout suggestion? I just want something that is a little more then just a oval...

Sorry to sound stupid, but when you say cover it with 3/8" roofing plywood do you mean cover the styrofoam? Is there a good site that explains "framing" for train tables? When I lived back east I had a huge setup, but I was a kid then so starting from scratch is new to me... Yesterday 09:28...

I live in Las Vegas so the garage isn't a good idea. I like the idea of doing the 4 x 6 & being able to expand it if I would like. I don't know about the wall idea yet, but I will keep it in mind.

When I go to get curved track to make turns what is better? I see ones that are 15", 18" etc.. Is it the lower the # the sharper the turn will be? If someone could explain I would appreciate it. THANKS!