06-08-2011, 12:41 PM
On the topic of ballast, I picked up some Scenic Express ( which sounds a lot like your Smith & Son's) light grey cinder ballast to try out. I like the product, however noticed that it needs to be whetted well before application of the glue and water mixture. Also, because it is so fine, I had to use it sparingly and be very careful around the critical parts of a turnout, frogs, guard rails, and points. It took some time before I finally got it all in place and was satisfied it wasn't going to impede the performance of the Wye I was ballasting.
In all honesty, the Woodland Scenic fine cinders ballast, didn't seem to take as much effort compared to this stuff.
I'm curious about using the floor polish to secure ballast. Is the application similar to applying the glue and water mixture, sans the whetting? Does it smell as chemical odors in the house make "The Boss" unhappy.
In all honesty, the Woodland Scenic fine cinders ballast, didn't seem to take as much effort compared to this stuff.
I'm curious about using the floor polish to secure ballast. Is the application similar to applying the glue and water mixture, sans the whetting? Does it smell as chemical odors in the house make "The Boss" unhappy.