Basic questions on glueing track

[hawk4117]

Hello all...I have the KATO Unitrack set on a 4X8 layout with 1" foam board already glued down in place.  I'm now ready to glue down my track, which I have already outlined my track configuration on the foam board.  Is there any special gluing process you would recommend? Type of glue? Do I even have to glue it down? I read somewhere that if I ballast my tracks, I don't have to?  If I don't ballast my tracks then I have to?  Not sure how much merit was in that statement.  Any advice would be helpful.  Thanks!

[jbrock27]

For track with roadbed already attached, double face carpet tape works well to hold it to the foam board.

I hope this helps.  Please keep us informed of your progress.

[hawk4117]

Now I never thought of that...using double sided tape on this type of track definitely escapes the glue mess that's for sure. And if you ever need track replacement, it's a cinch to just pop the track off...hmmmm...great suggestion, thnx!

[Jerrys HO]

Jim I haope you don't take all the credit for that. 

[jbrock27]

You're welcome Hawkeye.

Just as Jerry does every time he gives an answer someone likes, I have to defer credit elsewhere...

[Jerrys HO]

You're welcome Hawkeye.

Just as Jerry does every time he gives an answer someone likes, I have to defer credit elsewhere...

HA!HA!HA!HA! and they say your not fun!

[jbrock27]

Who says I'm not fun??

[NarrowMinded]

hmmph...

[jbrock27]

Really Jeff?

[NarrowMinded]

JK

[jbrock27]

Oh you kidder