Back To Basics - Cork Roadbed On The Corner Module

[@orangemanonsteroids8569]

I'm normally a Ron's Trains and things subscriber but the way you very simply showed this to me, plus I loved the music in the background, I'm now a toms trains n things ssubscriber.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Tom: “Cool demo”. I would like to make a suggestion. Before you lay the cork bed. Take it out side and spray paint it with a rattle can. Primer gray. This will give you a finished look before the ballast goes down and it will help hide areas missed by the ballasting. Gary from Michigan 🚂

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks for the tip!

[@EliwazMoonites]

Loves seeing how its really done instead of just simple this is how you do it shorts. Thank you love watching your vids when I get the chance too they really help a lot!

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks for watching! I try to explain everything by example.

[@schadowolf]

Well, after re-subbing (thanks YT, wonder how many other channels I follow disappeared), binge watched to catch up and caught this series, finally current! You had one heck of a year, a move, Debbie's accident (hope she is mending well), etc. You have accomplished more in a year than I have in decades. I am in awe of your skills, MRR, construction, plumbing, electrical, etc. I was on an emotional roller coaster just watching. I saw the smile as you said have track laid :) Looking forward to following your continued progress. I have learned so much from this channel, you have no idea...

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks for watching my videos. Sometimes that happens. I've heard from a lot of subscribers that they though I quit because they were not getting notified on any new videos.

[@mysticrailroad]

nice watching you work Tom, and cool tunes!

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thank you kindly

[@BIM40K]

Nice demonstration. My dog was most bemused at Sadie barking :-)

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Awesom

[@pdrrengineer1404]

Thanks for the demo Tom. Like you, I am a proponent of using white (or PVA) glue to attach both roadbed and track, and for the same reason, the adhesive is reversible.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Your welcome Art. I've always used glue because I always change my mind. LOL

[@CM-ARM]

One day at a time Tom. I wish I would have started off using PVA used 😪 Liquid Nails because they use it at the museum. Using it now though. Tell Deb we're still thinking of her. Have fun, Chris

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks Chris. I sure will. White glue is the way to go especially for me changing my mind all the time. LOL

[@CM-ARM]

@@TomsTrainsandThings same here plus a major screw up

[@yrunaked4]

wow, that is for sure a life time supply of T pins. Not sure what Sadie was up too but whatever was going on, she wasnt havin it 🤣. That is for sure an impressive building collection in the background, I will be excited to see how they lay out on the new layout. Cheers Rob

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks Rob. Sadie was hearing me talking to my self. LOL Never thought I'd get to use those T pins because of how I built my last layout, never needed them.

[@robertdavies5501]

You make it look so easy... ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 👍👍👍👍 keep safe best wishes to Debbie keep up your exercises

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks so much Robert. It is easy if you don't get in a rush, which I sometimes do LOL

[@jimtedesco]

Nice job of laying the cork, you're very meticulous. Anyway, you're moving right along and it won't be long till you're running trains.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks Jim. Getting closer every day. Tempted to run a train on this short piece back & forth LOL

[@jimtedesco]

@@TomsTrainsandThings That would be cool.

[@HillBillyRailRoad]

Nice job can’t wait to get to that point

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks, It's been a long time for me.

[@gerlandkent6377]

👍👍

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks

[@frankwhittle4364]

Great to see it coming along Tom. How's Debbie hope she's getting back to full fitness. Frank U.K.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks Frank. Debbie is doing a lot better. Almost off the walker

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thanks Lee

[@John-qy9rx]

A question that no videos seem to cover is how you hold in place the cork on sharp curves (22in radius) when using plywood as opposed to foam. It wants to buckle up making it a hassle using several weighted items to hold it down. Suggestions ?

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Never had an issue with it on plywood as long as you split it down the middle. I may have an old video I put out about 6 years ago on the plywood

[@KerleyExpress]

hope you took the coating off the pink foam lol i didn't know anything about that until i already had everything on top. you laid any cork bed in a long time

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

My last layout was mostly cork underlayment. I did very littl cork roadbed. LOL

[@tinytowntrainstv]

How's the foam compared to plywood or other materials...opinion? Thanks. T4

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

My next video will cover that. Thanks!

[@tinytowntrainstv]

@@TomsTrainsandThings Thanks...will be on the lookout for it! T4