Realistic model railroading with Pelle Soeborg

Pelle Soeborg is a model railroader known for his ability to create ultra-realistic scenes. His main modeling focus is modern-era railroading in the California desert, but his techniques are useful whatever your modeling subject. This article collection includes two track plans: one for a shelf layout and another for Pelle's 11'-6" x 22'-0" Union Pacific Daneville and Donner River Subdivisions layout. You'll find plans for easy shelf benchwork, techniques for using foam board for scenery, methods for laying track, and much more. In addition to the two-part stories "Build a compact shelf layout" and "Design a realistic mountain scene," you'll also learn Pelle's 17 tips for creating authentic scenes. (29 pages, 5.4 MB)