I'm digging up an old project I have on the back burner and I ran back over this little gem in the rough, my Marion Model 60 effort.  Does anybody have a reference to published plans for the Marion Model 60?  I have some very good photos and I'm this close from drawing a set of plans up, except I'm not familiar with the programs one would use to draw up a model railroad plan in this day and age.  So if I found them already done, that woul dbe a uge leap forward to finishing my project!!

Ten years ago I found this following web site that explains how to cut and make your own Homasote roadbed.

The main tool required is a Table saw and if you don't have access to one that's OK check out the web site anyway as there is tons of great information on Layout Construction by Craig Bisgeier and the Housatonic Railroad Company.

This is Not a site that sells product it just tells you how to build models and bench work as well as a great Model Railroad Craig has built.

The artist that is painting my backdrop continues to make great progress and paints in "layers" adding details on to already painted areas.  It's really starting to take shape and below are pictures taken today.

I love the way that the mural draws in your eye - away from the narrow benchwork and sparse foreground scenery.

Hello all!

I just got my Super Trees starter kit today from Scenic Express. These look like like they can / will make some truly super trees!

Has anyone used this product before? Yes, the kit comes with instructions, but you more experienced guys may have some 'custom ideas' that can make things easier or better.

For instance, they recommend spray painting the natural armatures. I'm wondering if they could be dyed or stained instead. The material seems like it would absorb color well, as opposed to paint that may flake off or chip.