Model train scenery

This project is a single track train tunnel entrance designed to fit in the corner of a layout with the track running throught the mountain

Model train water scenery has grown to become a staple of many of the winning model railroad layouts at exhibition events. The contrast between beautiful mountains split by a beautiful river stream or even dock water scenery tends to add so much character to any model train layout.

model train wire trees

Model railroaders are reputedly among the most frugal (read: cheap) hobbyists around. Why spend good money for details when you can utilize some very common household items? In the old days some folks swore by used coffee grounds for ground cover until the humidity turned their layout into giant Petri dishes of nasty mold and mildew. Or dryer lint for chimney smoke and who knows what? Wine corks converted into fuel tanks. Everyone has their favorite “free” scenery items and good on ya!

Top rated HO model train layouts including detailed views of HO scale track work, scenery and locomotives.

If you're creating a railway that feature a wood yard or forest you'll love this tip. I'm a recent Thrifty Thursday tip I covered how to create authentic tree stumps for railway embankments. At the time I mentioned using Yellow scatter to recreate the sawdust around the felled trees. Since then I've been experimenting to find a more realistic sawdust and wood chipping effect. Why Didn't I Think Of This Before Having spent ages testing different scatter materials, coffee granules and other…

Layout by Dan & Mick Lawrence

This is an easy and fun way to create a water scene with some waves or current on your model train layout! If you're making diorama water, read this first!

List of 3 stunning complete n scale train layouts to help provide design ideas for your own N scale layout plans.

CP Rail Manitoba & Minnesota Subdivision: Great Canadian Model Railroad: Dave Chomyn's Quintette Tunnels Modules

Here's a wide variety of model railroad track plans for beginners.

NS Model Railroad on Instagram: "Yesterday I was able to spend the day at the N&W Roanoke Division Model Railroad as we ran trains for about 8 hours while also doing some rail fanning. Here we see NS 8098, the Conrail heritage unit, taking a unit grain train through Narrows. Many thanks to everyone at the layout for letting us come by!"

Custom N scale layout. DCC layout.

Few passersby likely are aware that just above the Old 4th Distillery is a 1,400-square-foot, man-made landscape of hills, bridges, depots, and towns, with more than 93 working track switches. The Great Southern Lines is the largest model train layout in Atlanta.

Printable building models serve as an invaluable tool for architects, educators, and hobbyists, simplifying complex designs into tangible, manageable forms.

Model Trains Enthusiast | Social Media Manager on Instagram: "What a remarkable scenery! #modeltrain #jungle #talent Seen at Railexpo, Dreux France"

How to make rock faces and cliffs for your model railway or diorama via @modelrailway

Learn a simple technique for making model train scenery trees using polyester fiberfill, turf and spray adhesive.