As we are plunged into the cold again and mother nature reminds us very fervently that it is still January, modellers retreat into the safety of their man-caves...maybe starting a brand-new layout, or modifying the track plan on an existing one. Perhaps adding extra lines in the yard or thinking that you really must get round to ballasting the scenic section through the station

Whatever project you decide to get to grips with this winter, we can help with our range of both scenic and electronic products! Let’s take a look at a couple of our tracklaying lines...

Premium Trackbed

It is easy to agonise over what to put under your track when you’re building your layout. A barrier layer for noise insulation and smooth running is essential - but what should be used? Ready-made trackbed, some of it pre-ballasted, is available - but this type of foam deteriorates over time and sooner than you think, you’re looking at replacing foam that has simply turned to powder! Cork is often considered. It is cost effective and easy to cut and lay. But over time, it too dries out and becomes brittle, especially in layout rooms with central heating.

We worked hard to design our trackbed to be tough, durable and resistant to temperature fluctuations. Not only that - it is available in OO/HO and N gauge as well as in sheets for larger gauges and complex areas of trackwork. Easy to lay using only standard PVA wood glue, it needs no pre-soaking or complicated preparation - we have even ensured that the edges of the trackbed strips are chamfered with a 60° ballast shoulder for ultimate realism!

• • Never rolled - always stored and sold in flat packs to prevent curling during install.
  • 600mm lengths to reduce shipping costs to you and make fitting easier.
  • Centre-split for curves and points.
  • Easy to cut with a craft knife.
  • Exceptionally long-life EVA structure.
  • Compatible with all commonly used track systems (such as Peco, Hornby, Tillig, Märklin etc.)

DCCconcepts Trackbed Range...

DCU-TBH5

100ft (31m) of super-high quality 5mm OO/HO scale trackbed (approx.. 15” scale depth)

Only £29.95 UK RRP

DCU-TBN3

100ft (31m) of super-high quality 3mm N scale trackbed (approx.. 18” scale depth)

Only £29.95 UK RRP

DCU-TBS5

A box of 6 sheets of high-quality, 5mm thick track bed for yard areas etc 300mm x 600mm per sheet.

Only £19.95 UK RRP

DCU-TBS3

A box of 10 sheets of high-quality, 3mm thick track bed for yard areas etc. 300mm x 600mm per sheet.

Only £19.95 UK RRP

Scale Ballast

For decades, modellers have had to make their own mix of ballast because nobody that made it actually bothered to look at the real thing properly!

In a quote from ‘The Men Who Built The Railways’ from 1868, ballast is described as “no bit of broken stone be used as ballast larger than a man could put in his mouth”. Even a visit to the platform next door at Settle Station with a vernier calliper confirms that 2” x 2⅝” is still about as big as it gets!

With our range of Legacy Ballast, we have researched, measured and created ballast that is the right size, has the right balance of ‘fines’ and is made from a material which breaks into irregular-but-sharp shapes, just like the real thing!

We even created a complete step-by-step guide to ballasting your layout - just click on the article to load the PDF and become a Ballasting Expert!

Prefer to watch a video? No problem! Click the link below to be taken to YouTube for a film all about installing our PowerBase and Ballasting the Easy Way!

Legacy Ballast is available in 200g pots, club tubs and now our new value packs - all represent great value for money!

2mm Mixed Colour Ballast Tub

LB-2MX-CT - Approx 3kg “Club Tub”

Approx 1kg each of the 2mm ballasts

Only £49.95 UK RRP

4mm Mixed Colour Ballast Tub

LB-4MX-CT - Approx 3kg “Club Tub”

Approx 1kg each of the 4mm ballasts

Only £49.95 UK RRP

4mm Mixed Colour Value Pack

LB-4MX.3 - 3x Approx 200g pot

Approx 200g each of the 4mm ballasts

Only £14.95 UK RRP

2mm Mixed Colour Value Pack

LB-2MX.3 - 3x Approx 200g pot

Approx 200g each of the 2mm ballasts

Only £14.95 UK RRP

The Mixed Colour Ballast Tubs and Value Packs offer fantastic value and ultimate flexibility for ballasting your layout, with colour for sheds, stations, mainline running and newly laid sections! Best of all - the “Steam Era” ballast is also double-dyed, so you can even blend it in by washing out the colour! If you want to know more, you’ll find a great article on one of our previous newsletters HERE!

DCCconcepts Dealer Network

You can buy DCCconcepts trackbed and Legacy Ballast on www.dccconcepts.com - or you can order from any of our dealers. Our dealer network is always growing - find out if there is a dealer near you by clicking the globe below!

If you want to know more - just contact us. We are here 6 days a week and will be happy to take your calls any day between 10am and 4pm. You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube and via email to [email protected] - so wherever you are, we are only a few moments away!