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A simple base for the laying of an EZ-tracking system can be built on a styrofoam base. The base can be cut into desired shape and size with an electric knife or cutting blade. The track must be carefully aligned and carpenters can be pushed into or snapped together. At this stage, a car can be made to run on the track set out to check the setting. It can be difficult to correct mistakes later.

The construction of a tunnel needs careful planning before actually building. The cut parts can be identically stylofoam stacked on each other for height and tail of Styrofoam can be used to keep them together. The height can vary from brass and other trains HO model trains. The shape of tunnel and the roof part can be a separate piece of Styrofoam. Portholes can be designed in a cast and painted with acrylic paints and fixed using the adhesive. The roof of the tunnel should be made to resemble a small slope, which can be done by using an adhesive layer and the grass, bumpy made to look like rocks.

The remaining space can be used for buildings such as the station house, freight companies and other structures and landscaping. Place buildings in their respective places and plan of streets and roads with permanent marker. On the layout, placing the lights in specific locations gives special effect to your presentation. A "V" shape can be cut to bring the cable to the upper surface and so can be run along the desired path. Staples can be used to hold them in place. The cables can be hidden using some spackling lightweight.

You can cut the foam in roll form to mountains, valleys, canyons, and rock hits. These can be glued with white glue. Ponds can be done by using wire brush in the foam to get out of the area in the desired shape about 1 / 4 "deep. Brown and black colors can be used. The edge of the pond and its surroundings should be brushed with adhesive and a base of grass can be applied, taking care not to spill the grass in the pond. The track must be attached to the base with a brush to apply the adhesive. Grass and pasture can be done by applying a layer of adhesive on the foam in the required areas and bumps that look like mountains, and then extends the simulated grass in the area.

The floors are made with dry plaster powder gray paste and brushed on the roads. This must be dry before applying anything else. The last step is to add buildings, trees and other details where necessary. Scatter around the sand, pieces of bricks and other things that give a realistic look. The appearance end comes when installing a wood frame around the board. The foam gets support and wear on the corners will be prevented. The scale of the gardens will be different for the N scale, O scale or HO brass trains and needs to consider this as well, maintaining uniformity of the entire unit.

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