Steps in Ballasting track

Here is the process in which I ballast track. Make sure to tape off the switches so that ballast does not interfere with moving parts. I use a light tack painters tape. Saturate the dry ballast with water and a couple of drops of dish soap. This pre wetting of the ballast will allow the ballast adhesive to slip right down between all the granules and give a secure hold. The next day, I remove the tape and carefully and lightly ballast around the switches applying glue with an eye dropper.