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Risers

High-density foam Risers are used to elevate track. With the sur-

rounding areas now lower, modelers can quickly and easily cre-

ate creek beds, ravines and other low-lying areas

without the mess and inconvenience of

expensive power tools.

What are Risers?

With Risers -

The track is elevated for dramatic

terrain contours and scenery possibilities.

track

Plaster

Cloth

newspaper

wads

Riser

Without Risers -

The track is barely higher than

base. Any variation will require wood construction.

Plaster

Cloth

newspaper

wads

track

plywood base

What Size Do I Need?

Risers are available in 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2" and 4" heights. We recommend using at least a 2" Riser to elevate your track. This will provide moderate elevation for

gradual relief, hills and creek beds. For a more dramatic landscape, use a 4" Riser to give you maximum elevation for steep relief,

rivers and valleys.

Generally, 1/2", 3/4" and 1" Risers are used in conjunction with Incline Starters.

How Much Do I Need?

Determine how many total feet of track are indicated in your track plan. You will need the same number of feet in Risers.

Risers

Instructions for Installing Risers:

1. Position track and trace on ply-

wood base.

2. Center Risers on traced area.

3. Cut Risers to proper length with

the Hot Wire Foam Cutter or

Foam Knife.

isers do not emit

hazardous or toxic fumes when

cut with the Hot Wire Foam

Cutter.

4. Butt sections tightly to each

other.

5. Temporarily pin each section in

place with Foam Nails.

6. If using Inclines, install accord-

ing to

package instructions.

NOTE:

It’s a good idea to tem-

porarily lay track and

test your train before perma-

nently gluing Risers and Inclines.

7. Permanently install Risers and

Inclines by running

a bead of Low Temp Foam

Glue along all edges that touch

each other and the layout base.

Risers may also be

attached by spreading a thin,

even coat of Foam Tack Glue on

the Riser surface and pressing

down. Hold in place with

Foam Nails until glue dries.

For additional information, read the

SubTerrain Manual (ST1402), see

the video SubTerrain: Build a Layout

Fast and Easy (DVD-ST1400, VHS-

ST1401), or visit our Web site at

www.woodlandscenics.com.

Follow these Five Easy Steps to

create a complete layout base

with SubTerrain

1. Install Risers to elevate track

area.

2. Add Inclines to change eleva-

tions.

3. Install and Cut Profile Boards.

Cut and install Foam Sheets to

make

tunnels, interior terrain profiles, or

elevated, level areas.

5. Add Plaster Cloth and Track-Bed.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Risers What are Risers? Without Risers - The track is barely higher than base. Any variation will require wood construction. Risers High-density foam Risers are used to elevate track. With the surrounding areas now lower, modelers can quickly and easily create creek beds, ravines and other low-lying areas without the mess and inconvenience of expensive power tools. track Plaster Cloth With Risers - The track is elevated for dramatic terrain contours and scenery possibilities.
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5 Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Step Step 1 Install Risers Add Inclines Install & Cut Profile Boards Cut & Install Sheet Goods Add Plaster Cloth & Track-Bed Install Risers wherever track will be laid. This raises the track level to the height of the Risers, causing surrounding areas to be lower. Modelers can quickly and easily make creeks and other low-lying areas without cutting into the layout base. Flexible Inclines allow track to easily change elevations on curves or straights.