Laying turnouts and crossings is the fiddliest part of building a right of way. This WalthersTrack roadbed pad is preformed to the exact footprint of a Code 83 30-degree crossing, so there is no cutting cork into wedges and no sanding to blend the profile. You drop it in place, lay the turnout on top, and move on.
It is made from the same dense, sound-absorbing closed-cell foam as the rest of the WalthersTrack roadbed range, and it matches standard HO cork roadbed profiles, so it blends straight into an existing mainline without a step or a dip.
Pre-Order Details
| Reserve by |
30 August 2026 |
| Expected release |
Winter 2027 |
| Payment |
Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. |
Specifications
| Brand |
WalthersTrack |
| Item Number |
948-9042 |
| UPC |
616374237203 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Type |
Preformed crossing roadbed pad |
| Fits |
Walthers Code 83 30-degree crossings |
| Quantity |
1 roadbed pad per package |
| Material |
Dense closed-cell foam |
| Condition |
New |
Features
- Preformed to the 30-degree crossing footprint, so no shaping or sanding is needed
- Dense, closed-cell foam that absorbs running noise
- Compatible with most HO scale cork roadbed profiles
- Can be finished with ballast or foam-safe paints
- Single-piece pad, no seams to fill under the crossing
- Scale: HO (1:87)
More in This Series
These pads are sold to match a specific turnout or crossing, so most layouts need several. The rest of the range:
Turnout roadbed
- 948-9030 Turnout Roadbed, #4 LH Turnout
- 948-9031 Turnout Roadbed, #4 RH Turnout
- 948-9032 Turnout Roadbed, #5 LH Turnout
- 948-9033 Turnout Roadbed, #5 RH Turnout
- 948-9034 Turnout Roadbed, #6 LH Turnout
- 948-9035 Turnout Roadbed, #6 RH Turnout
- 948-9036 Turnout Roadbed, #8 LH Turnout
- 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout
- 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout
- 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout
Crossing roadbed
Frequently Asked Questions
When will it ship?
Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us.
How does the pre-order work?
Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you.
What does it fit?
Walthers Code 83 30-degree crossings. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above.
How many pads come in a package?
One crossing pad.
Will it match my existing cork roadbed?
Yes. The profile is designed to match standard HO cork, so it lines up without a step where the two meet.
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