Building model train scenery is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of model railroading. You can really show your creativity and artistic talent here even if you didn’t have any to begin with (speaking for myself of course). Using the tips and techniques described in this section, you can build a fantastic environment for your trains.

It’s not that hard to do either. There are many materials available commercially now that make the job easy. Even so, you don’t have to buy a lot of stuff if you don’t want to. Many model scenery projects can be completed with materials that you already have laying around the house or that you can find in your backyard.

Your model railroad scenery should reflect the general locale that you have decided to model, which in turn should fit realistically with your theme. For example, your logging train should be operating in a rugged mountainous area with lots of trees and with a sawmill or lumberyard nearby, not in a city or a flat field. In other words, everything on your layout should make sense, even if you made it all up. read full story

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