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Ballasting
We ballasted with a mixture of black coal dust (from the
bottom of a coal bucket) and almost white coal/wood
ash - mixed to a dark grey; these were sieved thoroughly before use. We applied the
mix over a layer of
white glue, smoothed it out
carefully and then sprayed with Isopropanol (IPA) as a wetting agent and then dilute
white glue (about 30% in water with a drop of detergent added). Some touching up
with a dropper was required in one or two places. Other natural materials were used in off-track areas
and similarly treated.
