Modeling the railroad right-of-way

Long-time Model Railroader author Paul J. Dolkos shows you how to add the finishing touches that make any model railroad look more like the real thing. You'll find Paul's three-part series outlining how to make a realistic right-of-way from the adding the roadbed to placement of signs, line poles, and other details. He'll also show you how to make your main lines, sidings, and industrial spurs look more realistic using different types of ballast and other scenery materials. The final article shows you step-by-step how to install realistic-looking ballast on model railroad track. (23 pages, 3.5 MB)