On the Layout: Filling in Track Ties

     While I was waiting for something to dry on another project in the Montreal part of the layout, I decided it would be a good idea to spend some time replacing the track ties in that area.  These were the ties I needed to remove so I could install rail joiners when I was laying track.  I used a spare piece of pre-painted track and then cut the number of ties I needed in that space.  I cut off all of the track spike detailing, so the top of the tie was flush and then inserted the ties back under the rails.  A pretty simple process that up until now was a victim of procrastination.  I now just need to do the same thing to the rest of the layout.

A before image of missing ties in the yard.  Look at all that ballasting that still needs to be done.

Another before image.

An after image of the same location as the previous picture.  These tracks leading to Gare Centrale (Central Station) look much better with all of their rail ties.