We use a hopper which seems to get the correct amount between the rails, but if you have cork roadbed you always end up adding outside the rails with a spoon.
If there is too much ballast, tapping it doesn't spread it away to the low spots. That's why I use my fingers. The brush is to clear guild rails and points
Nice tips, I especially like the condiment bottle application method. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
This method of gravelling tracks is explained very nicely.👍👍👍👍🚂🚂
Many thanks!
I think I'm kind of falling into this hobby. Nice video.
You'll enjoy it
Looks like a great way to ballast
Very easy and fast
Totally agree. That's how I did my last layout.. fantastic method.
Fantastic! I've tries many different methods, this one is the best
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure
I picked couple of good ideas that will make my ballast work easier. Thanks Tom 👍👍👍
Glad to help
Doing the far side must be a challenge. Looks a really neat method 👍
Not too difficult
Great demo, Tom! Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
We use a hopper which seems to get the correct amount between the rails, but if you have cork roadbed you always end up adding outside the rails with a spoon.
Good idea
Should use the butt end of a screwdriver after placing the ballist to tap the rail and make sure none of it is too high so you don't derail
If there is too much ballast, tapping it doesn't spread it away to the low spots. That's why I use my fingers. The brush is to clear guild rails and points
The white on the tar paper looks like weathering.
A little too much for me. I'll blend in some dirt with it
What do you think of using sand for ballast? Thank-you Mike.
If it's small enough
easy peasy
Most definitely
mooooore pleaseeee
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