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First let me say that this idea would only be suitable for well-braced permanent layouts where weight is not a problem.
My idea is to make up a mortar mix of dry cement and very fine sand. This could be applied to the track in the usual way with spoon and brush or any other technique that you prefer. When you are satisfied with the shape of the ballast, spray it with a fine mist of water OR, and this is what I think makes the idea interesting, you could just leave it to absorb moisture from the atmosphere. Obviously it would then need painting to the right colour.
I have not tried the idea. Has anyone done it? Can anyone forsee problems or reasons for not giving it a go?
My idea is to make up a mortar mix of dry cement and very fine sand. This could be applied to the track in the usual way with spoon and brush or any other technique that you prefer. When you are satisfied with the shape of the ballast, spray it with a fine mist of water OR, and this is what I think makes the idea interesting, you could just leave it to absorb moisture from the atmosphere. Obviously it would then need painting to the right colour.
I have not tried the idea. Has anyone done it? Can anyone forsee problems or reasons for not giving it a go?