How To Plan The Scenery Of Your Lionel Model Train Set
Frank Keenan
November 27, 2008
When you mentally plan on setting up your model train, you envision it as it would be in the real world. This means you must set the scene, so to speak. That´s exactly what you will want to do, once you have your track layout planned. The model train hobbyist has the added joy of being able to let their imagination run wild. They are numerous accessories available to you. The scenery options will provide you with any type of atmosphere you want your model train to partake in.
One of the decisions you will want to make when it comes time to purchase your scenery accessories, is a theme. You can choose from a country, city, or even a dessert setting. Then you need to think about whether it´s going to be a summer or winter scene. Don´t forget there is nothing stopping you from completely changing it whenever you start to grow tired of it.
One of the most favored is the farmland theme. People just love to think of a train rolling through miles of farmland with nothing in site but the animals grazing in the fields. Then there´s the anticipation of a stop over in a sleepy little country town along the way. Once you have painted your picture in your mind, you are ready for a trip to your local hobby store to do some accessory shopping.
If you don´t feel that you have any creative juices flowing in you, then just start with the basics. Better to do this then spend a lot of money on things you may not want. Many model train enthusiasts will start with some grass and a small assortment of animals. To this, you can always add the trees and houses. Then progress to the stations and people. Before you know it you have a complete, basic, but wonderful setting put together, No doubt this is going to boost your confidence and from there who knows where you will go.
Some of the things you have to consider when taking this project on, is the size of the area where your train display is going to be, meaning what space you will have to work with. Your scenery will be dependant on the way you have your track laid out. The other important factor of course is money. Once you start buying all the accessories, you are soon going to see the cost add up.
Probably the best advice is to stay basic. It´s easy to fall into the trap of overcrowding your scene. It´s not such an easy thing to do. There is so much available that it´s like a kid in a candy shop. You just don´t know what to pick first and when to stop. The whole idea here is to enhance your model train. You don´t want to overpower it with an excessive amount of scenery.
Frank Keenan is an avid train collector and is the founder of LionelManuals.com.
If you want to learn model trains repair and restoration, visit LionelManuals to discover the easiest and step by step approach to repair, restore and service your lionel train even if you've no experience before.
Claim your own exclusive lionel model trains repair course with over 2000 pages and illustrations. Learn how to work with lionel train parts and download free vintage catalogs from 1902-1986.
These lionel service manuals collection will teach you how to repair ho trains, O gauge trains and prewar and postwar models
Here is what is covered:
hobby trains
model railroad trains
toy trains lionel
lionel train set
lionel train repair
lionel train catalog/A>
Learn the secrets of the antique lionel trains repair with Lionel Manuals.com today.
One of the decisions you will want to make when it comes time to purchase your scenery accessories, is a theme. You can choose from a country, city, or even a dessert setting. Then you need to think about whether it´s going to be a summer or winter scene. Don´t forget there is nothing stopping you from completely changing it whenever you start to grow tired of it.
One of the most favored is the farmland theme. People just love to think of a train rolling through miles of farmland with nothing in site but the animals grazing in the fields. Then there´s the anticipation of a stop over in a sleepy little country town along the way. Once you have painted your picture in your mind, you are ready for a trip to your local hobby store to do some accessory shopping.
If you don´t feel that you have any creative juices flowing in you, then just start with the basics. Better to do this then spend a lot of money on things you may not want. Many model train enthusiasts will start with some grass and a small assortment of animals. To this, you can always add the trees and houses. Then progress to the stations and people. Before you know it you have a complete, basic, but wonderful setting put together, No doubt this is going to boost your confidence and from there who knows where you will go.
Some of the things you have to consider when taking this project on, is the size of the area where your train display is going to be, meaning what space you will have to work with. Your scenery will be dependant on the way you have your track laid out. The other important factor of course is money. Once you start buying all the accessories, you are soon going to see the cost add up.
Probably the best advice is to stay basic. It´s easy to fall into the trap of overcrowding your scene. It´s not such an easy thing to do. There is so much available that it´s like a kid in a candy shop. You just don´t know what to pick first and when to stop. The whole idea here is to enhance your model train. You don´t want to overpower it with an excessive amount of scenery.
Frank Keenan is an avid train collector and is the founder of LionelManuals.com.
If you want to learn model trains repair and restoration, visit LionelManuals to discover the easiest and step by step approach to repair, restore and service your lionel train even if you've no experience before.
Claim your own exclusive lionel model trains repair course with over 2000 pages and illustrations. Learn how to work with lionel train parts and download free vintage catalogs from 1902-1986.
These lionel service manuals collection will teach you how to repair ho trains, O gauge trains and prewar and postwar models
Here is what is covered:
hobby trains
model railroad trains
toy trains lionel
lionel train set
lionel train repair
lionel train catalog/A>
Learn the secrets of the antique lionel trains repair with Lionel Manuals.com today.