How to Make Your Model Railroad More Realistic
Those
of you who are building a model railroad may be looking for ways to make their
railroad design look more realistic. Doing so isn't too complicated, but there
are a couple of tips that you would need to keep in mind if you want to get the
best results possible. Here are a couple of things to consider when you go
about building your model railroad, that will help it look as realistic as
possible:
Select a Theme for Your Railroad
What type of area would your model train be going through? Will it be a city/urban
area, an industrial area, a train yard, or a more rural setting? By selecting a
specific theme, you can then get a better idea of what scenery to put in.
Use Downloadable Railroad Model Buildings
One of the ways to get the exact kind of model railway buildings you need for
your railroad would be to go to a site that offers model buildings for
download. There, you can select the exact types of buildings you need, print
them out, then stick them onto cardboard backing to create the structures you
want.
Use Weathered Buildings and Trains
If you've ever seen a real railroad area, especially one that goes through
industrial areas, you will have seen that few things are actually neat and
tidy. Buildings that are damaged, dirty or decaying are simply a part of life,
and you can add them to your scenery to give it a more realistic outlook.
Remember that railroad companies, especially those who run freight trains,
don't really spend too much money to keep things looking "nice," but
rather focus on functionality.