Track for Christmas Layout

• Track for Christmas Layout
  Posted by rdeal on 01 Jan, 2014 09:52
• Christmas of 1947 my dad gave me a Lionel Train - engine # 1655, tender, baby ruth car, tank car, gondola (six barrels) and lighted caboose - - - in addition the following accessories that are track operated / beacon / railroad crossing sign / a little house that a open as the train passes, switchman comes out with swinging lantern / each year I put this around the tree/circle/on plywood /using original Lionel 027 track
  
  Next year I would like to use a figure 8 – and not use plywood /therefore I think I would like to use a stronger track – stronger in terms of stiffer track – a stiff roadbed – a stiff roadbed because the train will run on floor and tree skirt – the other consideration is: the track must be able to accommodate my powered accessories as mentioned above
  
  Thanks so much for your help
  
  rdeal
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by 67flh on 04 Jan, 2014 21:01
•  http://www.lioneltrainforum.com/general-discussion/please-share-your-christmas-holiday-layouts-on-the-forum!/
  
  I have taken 3/4 inch plywood and cut it out in an 054 circle, added homosote to the top and track on op of this it breaks down into 4 pcs. and provides a very stable platform. I would not know why it would not work for a figure eight.
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