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This is a 3 /16 x 1-3/4 x 36-inch sheet of HO scale cork roadbed for model railway sets from the Midwest Products brand. The roadbed features a two-way rail system and weighs 5.3lbs, and the strips on the sheet measure 1.8 x 0.1 inches. It comes in a brown color, is suitable for use by anyone aged 14 and above, and features a standard gauge. It works with analog controls, uses DC power, and was made in 2015.

Product Identifiers

BrandMidwest Products

MPN3 FOOT LENGTH, 3013

GTIN0091157030132

UPC0091157030132

eBay Product ID (ePID)710096006

Product Key Features

Year Manufactured2015

Power TypeDC

ColorBrown

GaugeHO

Track FormStraight

FeaturesExcellent Sound Absorption., Light Weight

ScaleHO

MaterialCork

Control SystemAnalog

TypeTwo-Rail System, Track

Dimensions

Weight0.5lbs.

Depth0.1 in

Width1-3/4"

Length36"

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4.9

174 product ratings

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by jimmybodean
Dec 30, 2015
Couldn't Live without it.
I have been using Cork Roadbed Strips since 2003 and would not use anything but Cork Strips. It really deadens the sounds of train moving over the road. They are easy to use. I just nail them down with 1/2" nails placed every 10-12 inches apart. Some modelers glue them down, but i use nails since I'm always changing my layout. I put my track on then my gravel with glue and it is ready to go. It helps to have a sharp knife to cut the cork bed. It easy to make bends and is very flexible. Every modeler should use cork as it looks great and reduces the noise level of trains running around layouts.
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by onealmason
Jul 25, 2019
Instant, quiet roadbed !
It is very easy to use and can be used in almost any situation. I am not sure as to why the cork roadbed needs to be made in two pieces, as for my use if it were a solid piece it would work well with me. I do think the cork switch turnout beds are expensive and therefore I usually just cut out my own. All in all I believe it to be a good product for a model railroad,
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by kg5347
Oct 17, 2015
works best for me
I have tried foam and cork roadbed and cork works best for me . Put it down with hot glue gun 6 in. at a time. fast and easy . 15 yrs. model railroading . I also cut and form my switch base from the cork roadbed .
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by gp40-2
May 15, 2018
Midwest Cork roadbed
I've found Midwest cork is very affordable and easy to use. It works very well with a Homasote sub base. As for attaching it I've used both white glue and liquid nails with great success.
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by robersmoc_6
Aug 15, 2018
knocked it outa the ball park!!!
the ho scale road bed sections are durable, good length, easy to install/remove
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by timpromo
Feb 13, 2018
The best product for model railroad hands down!
I have found Midwest Products cork roadbed to be the best option for model railroad track roadbed hands down. Its easy to use, easy to install and has the most realistic appearance of any other product.
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by jazzfan4
Jun 27, 2019
New thinner road bed.
Cork is still one the best for road bed. I do need to shim because the new cork is thinner. Than the cork I used 10 years ago.
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by gp40-2
Jun 05, 2017
Best cork roadbed for the price
I've used this exact roadbed on several different layouts with very good results. It's easy to use and I've found it to be the best price. Regular white tacky glue works great with it.
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by disco_ball_60
Mar 10, 2021
Midwest Products HO Scale Cork Roadbed
Full box of a sometimes hard to find product. Got it at a great price.
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by davschut_2
Aug 14, 2019
Easy layout helper
Track bed is a good way to help with noise softening. Also helpful in deciding track layout.
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