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The joys of model railway trains aren’t just limited to the trains themselves – there’s also a huge amount of fun to be gained from building scenery and landscapes for your railroad layout. Whenever you start to get frustrated at having to put your model trains away, it’s probably time to think about building something more permanent.
One of the first things to consider is what you’re going to build on. The base of your model railway layout has got to be up to the job. Fortunately, as a model railway enthusiast you’ve got quite a few options.
The benefit of buying a pre-made bench (called benchwork) for your layout is that it will come with everything cut to size and all the holes pre-drilled. And you can be sure the legs will be sufficiently sturdy, which is more than can be said for a piece of plywood placed across two sawhorses. With a kit, you’ll also be able to take it apart if you need to move it somewhere.
That’s not to say you can’t build your own benchwork and make a good job of it. If you’re handy that way, then custom benchwork does give you much more scope for custom rail track layouts. Just make sure you have a clear idea of your track layout and scenery before you start. And you might want to factor in some room for expansion later on.
It’s not just the size of the benchwork that you need to think about. Make sure there’s enough in the room it’s going to be in. And don’t be limited by square shapes – if you have an odd shaped room, why not build an odd shaped benchwork to go with it? Plan on your benchwork being about 28 inches off the ground. If possible, consider making adjustable legs, but just make sure they’re strong enough to carry all the weight.
Ideally, your baseboard should be made from 3/8 plywood, or even 1/2 inch. That will be strong enough for most layouts, unless you’re really going for it. If it becomes too cumbersome, you can always divide it up into sections, which will be handy if you ever need to move it.
One thing you might not have thought about is perspective. To make your model railway layout look more realistic you’ll need to add distance. Basically that means using smaller bits of scenery for things that should be far away, and larger objects which are supposed to be nearer. You’ll need to work those out beforehand because it will affect the size of your benchwork.
Building model railway trains and scenery really gets fun when you start to add all the details. You’ve got bridges, tunnels, crossings, roads, rivers, lakes and ponds. And if you have the space, make sure to include some hills or mountains. Don’t forget all the different buildings you can add – stations, factories, cottages ..etc. Some of them come with lights inside which really make them look realistic.
And then it will be all the finishing touches that will bring your model railroad layout to life. I’m talking about things like trees and bushes, fences, people and animals. One bit of scenery which I always try to include is some form of water. It just always looks great. Maybe you can imitate some of the real countryside where you live? The more you put into your landscape, the better it will look.
Want to find out more about building model railways and scenery?
Discovering and learning about model railroads can be easy and fun… if you know the right way to do it.
Yes, you can have a model railroad layout just like the ones you see at events, and you too can run multiple trains through all that beautiful scenery…
It’s all in my FREE 10 part mini course which goes into much more detail and reveals all the tips and tricks for building incredibly realistic model railroads. And you can get it right now at http://modelrailwaytrainsguide.com
See you there!
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