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Ideas for Desert Scene Wanted
Morgan is looking for ideas and inspiration from experienced railroaders:
“I am planning a totally false HO model rr. It is the PRR in west TX. Now, the layout is shelf, and minimal scenery. But, has anyone experience with modeling the desert/mountain area of west TX? What is the best ballast to use? What colors of paint should I buy and where can I get pictures of the tracks out there? I live near DFW and can’t get to the west. Don’t drive anymore, etc. Best of all would be pictures of your model rr with that type of scenery. Thanks.”
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Hi Morgan I have added a photo of my desert scene i used a light tan fine builders sand for the desert and fine gray ballast on the track hope this is helpful for you.
Thanks Kevin It sure helps a lot. What brand or company makes the “fine builders sand” and “fine gray ballast”? Where to buy it? Specifics so I know what to look for exactly. And that’s a great looking layout you have!
The fins grey ballast is from Scenic Express at our local hobby store and the fine builders sand we got from a builder friend but i think most hardware builders supply store should sell it. thanks for your comment the hills are plaster over a cardboard trellis system and and old net curtain. the rocks are hand carved into the plaster. the layout is DCC and has 34 1200 x 600 modules Most of the main line is single track with passing loops and it is a point to point operation that requires 6 operators.
Hi Morgan here is a mountain scene that’s a bit different It’s a bit further on on our layout and i Just finished it yesterday hope this gives you some ideas.
Here is the other part of that scene just uploaded