Aside from the layout benchwork and the actual trackwork the scenery on ones layout is the next most important step in bringing the layout to life! In respect to this website the term scenery will refer to things like the background or backdrop, trees, roads, grass, water effects and the like. We have a dedicated site for buildings and such which some would argue are or should be considered part of the scenery, although this is true that is a big enough topic to warrant it being separate! This site is going to be broken down into the following groups

• Backdrop (Background)
• Foliage, Rock & Ground
• Roads & Highways
• Water Effects
• Track Effects
• ​Lighting

Backdrop or Background Creation

Norm Logan's Backdrop Clinic from fall of 2020 - In this video clinic Norm Logan one of the premier backdrop creation experts in Southeastern Michigan goes into great detail on how and why we paint backdrops as part of our Model Railroad Layouts!  Sit back and soak in all he has to offer you will certainly not regret it!
​    * Norm Logan's Backdrop Clinic - Division 6 Fall Show 2020
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Foliage, Rock & Ground
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​Greg Rich's Carved Styrofoam Rocks clinic - Greg does a great job explaining what types of Styrofoam are out there and which ones work best, then goes into awesome detail on how to turn the Styrofoam into a rock out cropping using simple techniques and tools!
 * Greg Rich's Styrofoam Rock Clinic