Hey guys, I plan on building a layout in the not-so-distant future, but I want to use realistic scenery with my postwar equipment. I should clarify that I plan on using only my postwar Lionel on this layout, but that may expand to prewar lionel, marx, and american flyer, as well as postwar marx. Does anyone have any pictures or layout designs I could use as inspiration?
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Hi John,
I ran some of my Lionel postwar sets on my modern layout in the attached video. There is nothing special about the layout to make it suitable for the old trains. The only problem was with the trains that had the sliding shoe to operate the uncouplers. I had to disable them all because they would uncouple when going through the Ross switches. Good luck with your plans!
TJ
@TonkaNut posted:Hi John,
I ran some of my Lionel postwar sets on my modern layout in the attached video. There is nothing special about the layout to make it suitable for the old trains. The only problem was with the trains that had the sliding shoe to operate the uncouplers. I had to disable them all because they would uncouple when going through the Ross switches. Good luck with your plans!
TJ
Hey thanks, I've seen your video before, didn't know it was you though! You've got a great layout btw.
Since this is a discussion about scenery, the topic has been moved to the proper forum.
Hi John, most of my layout is designed to have a postwar feel, but with modern scenic techniques using mostly Woodland Scenic materials, but also occasionally real dirt and twigs from nature. I’v used traditional woven cardboard and plaster soaked gauze for mountains, but also carved styrofoam.
What you propose was very much the goal of my layout. IMO the real challenge is to make accessories look good in context without damaging them.
Pete, your use of classic accessories with realistic scenery and modifications, such as the cattle corrals look great! I also like the look of the Super 0 track.
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