Many people's first introduction to model railroading is with a simple circle or oval on a sheet of plywood. No scenery, no landscaping and maybe not even any buildings or vehicles.
It doesn't take long, however, to get the urge to start adding accessories to the railroad to make it more realistic. For many people, this become a lifelong endeavor, and can grow to very large proportions.
Everyone will have their own favorite accessories and layout but there are 5 items that are a must to add realism and interest to your railroad model.
1. Train Station
The train station will probably be one of the first buildings added. It's the focal point for starting and ending and the town can be built around it.
2. Lighting
Railroads can have various types of lighting. Background lighting will give a nice subtile realistic effect or street lighting will add a nice backdrop while working on building or adding to your town or city. These lights may be just decoration or practical for giving your streets a lifelike glow.
3. Train Cars
The locomotive will be your main rail car for your model train set but there are many other types of railcars that you will have to choose from as well.
4. People and Animals
A city or railyard isn't complete without people as part of the design. And if your layout travels through mountains or countryside, animals add a touch of realism to the design.
5. Landscaping
You have unlimited choices for landscaping. Just use your imagination to add trees and grass or water. But if you'd like to be a little more creative you can add tunnels or hills and valleys for your train to roam through.
It doesn't take long, however, to get the urge to start adding accessories to the railroad to make it more realistic. For many people, this become a lifelong endeavor, and can grow to very large proportions.
Everyone will have their own favorite accessories and layout but there are 5 items that are a must to add realism and interest to your railroad model.
1. Train Station
The train station will probably be one of the first buildings added. It's the focal point for starting and ending and the town can be built around it.
2. Lighting
Railroads can have various types of lighting. Background lighting will give a nice subtile realistic effect or street lighting will add a nice backdrop while working on building or adding to your town or city. These lights may be just decoration or practical for giving your streets a lifelike glow.
3. Train Cars
The locomotive will be your main rail car for your model train set but there are many other types of railcars that you will have to choose from as well.
4. People and Animals
A city or railyard isn't complete without people as part of the design. And if your layout travels through mountains or countryside, animals add a touch of realism to the design.
5. Landscaping
You have unlimited choices for landscaping. Just use your imagination to add trees and grass or water. But if you'd like to be a little more creative you can add tunnels or hills and valleys for your train to roam through.
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