Spooky season is here! Whether you’re a model railroader who always updates your layout with the seasons or a massive fan of Halloween, this time of the year is excellent for adding something different to your model railroad scene. Here are six essential products that will bring your scene to life, whether you’re opting for …
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Harry Potter is one of the world’s most loved and recognizable franchises. Whether you loved the books as a child, discovered the books via the movies, or have only recently found your love for everything wizardry and witchcraft through your children, Harry Potter is everywhere. Unsurprisingly, given the significance of the Hogwarts Express to the …
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If you’re a model railroader that updates your layout with the seasons, you might have already started to model your summer scene. Updating your layout to a summer scene can be an enjoyable but time-consuming task. Maybe you update the look of your buildings. Perhaps you repaint parts of your landscape as it evolves from …
All good model railroads start with a flat plywood base, but unless you happen to be modeling the farmland of the midwest, it will soon become apparent that the real world rarely has this appearance. Hills and mountains are a great way to add scenic interest to your railroad and to develop the believability of …
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Adding water to your layout is one of the best ways to achieve a dynamic, realistic looking scene. Even if you don’t plan to include a river or major water feature in your landscape, whether due to size or the geographical theme of your route, small scenes such as ponds are a great natural element …
While there are many pre-built trees available, few can match Scenic Express SuperTrees in either realism or value for money. Here are 5 easy steps for building trees in minutes!
The first day of Spring is here – this means that nature will soon start to come to life from it’s winter slumber. Trees are beginning to bud, flowers are emerging, and lakes and rivers are thawing out. What better time than now to take a look at one of the most challenging and important …
At this time of year, we’re all thinking about what we can do to create an inspirational winter layout, teeming with realism and seasonal features that makes us feel like we’ve stepped into a true winter wonderland. Let’s take a look at how you can create a stunning winter layout by following a few simple …
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Thanks to Woodland Scenics, gone are the days of just using powdered turf to replicate all types of natural scenery. With the new Field System, you can effectively model fields, meadows, pastures, and more with incredible 3D realism. In this post, we’ll explore everything available in this new range of products. Static Grass Range …
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In this post, we’re going to look at how to use ballast effectively and realistically to replicate three markedly different types of railroad.