Mix a little portland cement with the grit. A little not lots. This will hold the
ballast in place so it can't foul the switch. This way twigs, bugs, and other dirt
can foul the switch instead of the grit. A better plan over all.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> A question to the list
>
> For those of you with track on the terra firma, how to you ballast around
> your turnouts? I've been thinking of putting the switch on top of a piece of
> Styrofoam cut to shape then adding chicken grit. The main trackage rest on a
> bed of gravel ballested with chicken grit.
>
> I want to make sure the switch stays level and is free to travel. I've read
> a number of article on ballasting track but none mention switches. Any good
> solutions?
>
> Don Plasterer
