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110 and 111 trestle set

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#1 ·
Hi all
How do you guys attach the bents to the top of 2 in foamular?
TIA
 
#3 ·
Can you define what you mean by attach? Safe adhesive, nail type etc. to use?
T-Man, Bents is what I have heard used to define the Lionel trestle pieces (assume it supports and "bends" the track up and down the gradient.)
 
#4 ·
I am glad it was not a multiple choice question. It is a first for me.

To answer the question then. To secure the trestle on 2 inch foam I would wire it down, and underneath with a scrap piece of wood (popsicle stick), twist away at the ends. A stiff base might be necessary. Do it after the track is all done.

Or screw it to a wood base and glue it to the foam. Some glues do not react well with foam. Maybe a wood or construction glue.
 
#7 · (Edited)
What is the point if you are using tubular track. It is a lot of work to cut out track angles. Just add the Homasote paint and done.

If you are still undecided, try u tube, there are plenty of examples.