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In this video, Cody Grivno demonstrates how to add dirt ballast to the trackwork of our Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Cody walks you through the dry application of the real rock ballast, the prep for securing everything in place, and the easy application of Scenic Cement. He also shares a quick tip for ballasting turnouts.
I enjoyed the video. I’ve had a lot of experience glueing point blades shut when ballasting and like the idea of using pipettes for this work to help control the glue. Thanks.
Hi Cody, great video. I have received a bag of the real dirt and planning to use it around my O scale freight yard without doing any ballasting since my tracks are already ballasted. Any suggestions as other Arizona rock and mineral products to use in conjunction with the real dirt?
Thanks
Very informative video. How do you get the dirt to adhere on top of the ballast?
Thank you Cody I keep watching you ballast long enough it will click. I've done some but your technique.
Patience is key nice job.
I have used a bunch of different colors of Arizona Rock and Mineral Ballast on my HOn3 Denver and and Grande model of the Monarch Branch. When studying photographs of the branch, I started to notice different colors of ballast along the line. An aggregate plant may only exist for about ten years before the gravel deposits play out. When a new source is mined, it might be a different color. The rock sizes might be different, too. So, Cody's use of different colors and sizes is right on the mark.
Another great segment on ballasting track with a twist for less traveled and many times "temporary" trackage for a logging branchline. I suppose that such a line would also be home to weeds and other vegetation over time that could be modeled as well with any number of available materials. Nice looking railroad. Thanks.
Cody-you really have perfected ballasting-nice job. When are we going to see your home layout?
Another informative edition … keep it folks!
Why do you use Scenic Cement instead of diluted glue?