In the South

[faraway]

The rear track is the only one that is put in filler for about 2". Looks not that bad after painting.


All other tracks will get gravel between the rail and the gray painted foam. The right most track will get normal ballast.
I am not happy with the result but the north yard is behind tables and the 3' rule is enforced... It is an awful pain to work at that area. My back is really upset with me. I think filling gravel in the slots and flood them with glue/water mix should be more easy to do.

Update next day:
Filling the gap with gravel was not as easy as it sounds. I had to lean over the table for a long period of time and the gravel did not form an even surface easy. That method is also not recommended.
I did come back to the original method with filler. But I tried another way to apply it. I made a filler with lots of water and some color. It is some gray slurry I put in an injection (with out needle) and applied it that way in the gap between rail and foam. The consistency of the slurry is important. It escapes under the ties if there is too much water and it does not flow at all and clog the injection if to little water is added. Two rounds have been applied and it needs some hours rest to settle before cleaning and testing.

That's it in the evening and after some cleaning and another layer of paint. I stand usual some what more back from the layout and with my poor eyesight does it look more even gray.
I will stop here and do street running at the next layout at a location where I can sit comfortable in front of the work area.