[Pre-Order] Walthers 948-9036 | Turnout Roadbed for #8 LH Turnout | HO Scale

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 No. 8 left-hand turnout, 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 948-9036 UPC 616374237142 Scale HO (1:87) Type Preformed turnout roadbed pad Fits Walthers Code 83 No. 8 left-hand turnouts Package contents Turnout roadbed pad plus a separate matching pad for the throwbar and switch stand area Material Dense closed-cell foam Condition New Features Preformed to the #8 lh turnout 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 Includes a separate matching pad that fits under the throwbar and switch stand details 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 948-9037 Turnout Roadbed, #8 RH Turnout 948-9038 Turnout Roadbed, #10 LH Turnout 948-9039 Turnout Roadbed, #10 RH Turnout Crossing roadbed 948-9040 Crossing Roadbed, 90-Degree Crossing 948-9041 Crossing Roadbed, 45-Degree Crossing 948-9042 Crossing Roadbed, 30-Degree Crossing 948-9043 Crossing Roadbed, 60-Degree Crossing 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 No. 8 left-hand turnouts. Roadbed pads are shape-specific, so match the pad to the turnout or crossing you are laying. The full range is listed above. What is in the package? The shaped turnout roadbed pad, plus a separate small pad that sits under the throwbar and switch stand details. 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. Explore More Browse the full WalthersTrack range, more Track & Roadbed, and everything on Pre-Order.