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What makes some model railroad better than others...
and, why these products come so highly recommended...
Truth is; no two model railroad layouts are exactly the same – and that’s a good thing. Each layout is unique and in its own way will have interesting and exciting features and details. However, all good model railroad layouts have a several things in common… and this all starts with plenty of well though-out planning based around a great theme, and practical functionality.
Every great railroad has a unique, well-thought out, well executed theme. Deciding the theme is usually the starting point for any beginner. The theme will usually be based around an era in time; have a function for the railroad (i.e. moving freight, or passengers, servicing an industry etc.); depict a location; and reflect a specific season of year (e.g. Winter, Spring etc.).
Although it is possible to have a mixed theme, the best model railroads are more specific in nature. There’s the old saying, “rules are made to be broken”, and it is your railroad so you can do what you want, but the best layouts stick to a theme for very good reasons. The e-book (above left) details lots of options and critical mistakes to avoid... from easy-to-fix problems, to the type that could take forever to solve... not to mention the added cost fixing it.
Every Railroad Needs a Purpose
In real life every railroad has a purpose or reason for its existence. Trains will operate (performing the functions required by the railroad management), in a logical and efficient manner. A 1960’s diesel locomotive would be out of character in a Wild West desert scene located alongside a snow covered forest. It just wouldn’t look right. That diesel locomotive would be best operated on a mainline, or in a rail yard, amidst a scene depicting vehicles, brick warehouse buildings etc. from the era. The scene could be made even more real with fine details like signage depicting typefaces common in the 1960’s. Little details like that can really add character and set a layout apart from the rest.
The eye is not easily fooled, so little things that look out of place can spoil the entire scene. The wrong colors, props, structures etc. can make a scene look artificial. So whilst uniqueness and character is good; to be credible to the viewer, a scene needs to look as realistic and true to life as it can possibly be.
Deciding on theme before getting started is usually the wisest move, because the chosen theme will help determine the most suitable scale, the type of terrain, the nature of the backdrop, the style of structures, and the trains that will operate on the layout. Determining the theme from day one can save an enormous amount of wasted time, money, and future frustration. After all; there’s not point in building something only to be disappointed with the result, and then have to modify it, or worse still start again from