scenery
Posts about model railroad scenery.
2026 February Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick recap This month’s meeting focused on the upcoming open house event, with discussions about logistics, signage, and helper coordination. The group reviewed pending actions from January, including website updates
Introduction to Static Grass – Mike Hauk
Summary Mike Hauk presented an introduction to static grass techniques, explaining the history and physics behind static grass application. He demonstrated various static grass applicators, including battery-operated and wall-powered units,
Modeling the Terminal of Toledo – Doug Tagsold
Doug Tagsold from Division 1 attended the meeting in-person and presented a clinic on modeling railroads in the Toledo area during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Five Busy Places on Your Railroad – Rich Mahaney
Rich Mahaney, NCR president, conducted a clinic on five operational features for model railroads, focusing on interchanges, freight houses, team tracks, rail transload facilities, and safety considerations. He provided real-life examples, emphasizing their importance for enhancing operational activity and interest in model railroading, and offered practical modeling tips for enthusiasts.
Modeling Aspen Trees – David Zolnierek
David Zolnierek’s clinic focused on creating aspen trees for model railroads, offering insights on species, growth habits, and seasonal appearances. The presentation included detailed tree-making techniques, materials, and practical model layout tips, concluding with a PowerPoint and distribution of tree models for attendees.
Scenery, Beloved Curse – Ernie Barry
Here are the slides from Ernie’s clinic on creating scenery on his East Raton and Santa Fe railroad.
Holiday Details – David Zolnierek
David Zolnierek gives a clinic on how to add some holiday details to your diorama or layout.
Modeling Water – Dr. John Campbell
John Campbell demonstrates an effective method for modeling lakes on his Ann Arbor Railroad layout, offering a cleaner alternative to the two-part epoxy technique. Although the video is older and grainy, the simplicity of the methods and the visible results make it a valuable resource for modelers.