Attaching the track to the baseboard is fairly simple. I am using a PVA glue and pushpins (map pins) which have worked well for me in the past. The key to laying track is taking your time and making sure you have everything aligned correctly.
The the placement of the first piece of track is critical. I carefully align the track ends to the edge of the baseboard. The alignment of this first piece of track is critical for the placement of the tail track sections. I will let this dry for a couple of hours before attaching the next section of track.
The single turnout is added next; however, the turnout will NOT be glued down to the baseboard. If the turnout ever fails, and it sometimes will do that, I can replace it without damaging the foamcore baseboard.
I continue this process for the rest of the baseboard. Next, I will attach the tail track sections to the baseboard and glue down the track. I first dry-fit the track and mark where the removable track sections will be located. You will notice the track sections bridging the baseboard with the tail track sections are NOT glued down. I have removed enough ties/sleepers in order to slide the rail joiners out of the way so the track sections can be removed.
The other two tail tracks with the connecting track in place. These track connectors are NOT glued down to the tail track sections.
I allowed all of the glued track to dry for a couple of days. I double-check all of the track to make sure nothing is loose. Next, I attached a spring for the Atlas Code 100 ground throw made from a paper clip. I learned this technique from an old issue of Model Railroader Magazine. It is a fairly simple technique that has served me well in the past.
Next Step: Wiring the layout.
Tom
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