05-23-2014, 02:27 PM
I can't remember where I read this, but a long time ago I saw a remark on model railroad scenery that said on the prototype, there's as much scenery below track level as above it. In fact, I think one of the things that makes John Allen's G&D and Allen McClelland's V&O so realistic is that they pay attention to this. I kept it in mind in designing my layout, too.
In addition to larger bridges, I've worked to incorporate smaller drainages and culverts. I like to take pictures of them when I go out railfanning:
I figure the more things like this I can justify, the better. There was a company called Pre-Size that made several styles of concrete culvert, which I've already included on my layout:
I've found a good place to add another one:
In addition to larger bridges, I've worked to incorporate smaller drainages and culverts. I like to take pictures of them when I go out railfanning:
I figure the more things like this I can justify, the better. There was a company called Pre-Size that made several styles of concrete culvert, which I've already included on my layout:
I've found a good place to add another one: