I am examining the use of foam board in benchwork. This module is nominally 24” x 72” x 5” with a 72” center span and 24” cross members on 18” centers.

The boards are 2 x 3/16” laminated with Gorilla Wood glue (because that’s what I have).

Top will be 3 x 3/16” foam board.

Equipment is Bachmann On30.

Recently moved house and constucting another layout (smaller). Using a plywood base I wish to reduce the noise level produced by the rolling stock. I have a quantity of Hugger carpet tiles 500 x 500 mmr, very close knit weave. After a trial noise levels were reduced to my satisfaction. My question, "can I lay the track onto the carpet pile or if not onto the underside which is rubber. The visual effect with carpet pile is very pleasing and easy to clean.

Hi,

I have a question about two Dremel tools, both corded...  Listed in the latest Micro Mark catalog are two choices:

- The Micro Rotary tool (20 watts, 6 oz weight)

- The Mini Rotary Tool (35 watts, 8 oz weight)

Does anyone have either of these tools, and if so, can you offer an opinion?

Dear MRHers,

OK, here's one for the "can conceptualise in isolation" layout designer, trackplanner,
and specifically the "trackplanning for operations" modellers...