Lazarus Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Hello All. My version of track ballast, yes there can easyerly be more detail on them. But its all about keeping the brick count down and price. Double Streight section is 148 Bricks. Double Bend is 644 I found anything like this hard to find the best i could find was some pics to get a base idea off. Working on turnout and x over. Thanks Matthew Edited May 26, 2013 by Lazarus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted January 1, 2013 First Turn out done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke_likes_Lego Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks for posting this....I've been keeping my eye out for a thrifty solution. Cheers, LLL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted January 2, 2013 Both turn outs done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted January 4, 2013 Once again stock is orderd waiting on parts. Stuff takes a while to get out to little NZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobricki Posted January 6, 2013 This looks like a great solution for an affordable ballast. Could you please send me the file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted January 6, 2013 Been doing something similar but I have not mounted it on baseplates due to the cost. Also I only have one track. I have been trying to get enough done to go the whole way around the edge of my living room, at the moment I only have about half the way done. It can be a killer though on the curves as I have used tons of little tiles to try and break it up and look ballasty! They cost a fortune so only two curves done at the moment and one switch. Just have to do a little at a time as I can afford it. Good to see your solution to the curves though, I may have to look into those larger modified plates as an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted January 6, 2013 These can be done with out base plates but will just be weaker. Baseplates go for a good price on bricklink over getting them new from a shop. can get them for around a few US bucks. the cost will be going into the bends and turnouts with high brick counts. attached some other versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire2865 Posted January 7, 2013 These look really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electricsteam Posted January 9, 2013 Hey can you try to design a grassy gravel patch? I few of the old line by me have less grave and lots of weeds and grass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted January 9, 2013 ya can give it a go keep ya posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Hope this is what you are after. Not sure if you wanted to run trains over it or just make it like a dead siding. Edited January 10, 2013 by Lazarus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lostdriveway Posted March 22, 2013 Looks great! Nice and simple! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyleJohnson11 Posted May 24, 2013 I would love to get the LDD file. Those look absolutely beautiful! My email is kylejohnson11 (at) gmail(dot)com Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tra8cer Posted May 6, 2014 Are you taking requests for the File? If so my email is stephen.tewell@Live.com Thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
v6TransAM Posted May 6, 2014 Looking good there man. Always envied you guys/gals with ballasted track. I always shudder when I think what the cost per foot ends up being. Think she would figure out it's for me and not the boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks guys, all my ballast plans is listed on my BL store, on my layout alone just to do my track is about 100,000 bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
