Layout backdrop information needed

[Brakie]

I vote for the photo backdrop since its a real life photo that adds realism that IMHO can not be matched.

One thing to consider with this approach is that sometimes a photorealistic backdrop is more detailed than a "3-foot rule" layout. That is to say, a photo can distract with too much detail, as compared to the level of detail on the model railroad.

I believe Gary made this observation in one of his threads.

Andrew

That is true but,you add details to the layout-I call this the "Hollywood " effect..You focus the viewers eyes on the actors (in our case the trains) and the detailed foreground scene not the background scene.

BTW and IMHO a 3' rule layout needs to be upgraded to a detailed layout and with today's materials,how to videos on you tube and with minimum skills one can build a decent looking layout.