How To Make Great Model Railroad Scenery in a SMALL SPACE

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Great Scenery in a SMALL SPACE
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🕺🏻ABOUT DJ: DJ is a locomotive engineer for CSX Railroad since 1999. He has built dozens of layouts, gave presentations for model railroaders, is a KZbinr, licensed drone pilot, and a great father.

[@N3RPB]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. You are very good for the hobby

[@djstrains]

Thank you very much!

[@sparky107107]

best thing I heard you say all video " I am not a artist" so in hearing that , just means we all should just try and do it.. really can't go wrong when it comes to age and rust. just a little at a time. till perfect to YOUR eye. awesome DJ

[@djstrains]

Well said!

[@RWSBaden]

Hi DJ, Great video, the mini scene came out looking fantastic. Years ago I think I had that kit in HO scale. For those who are space deprived like me, I suggest picking up a couple T-Trak modules and build a little Inglenook style layout. Cheers, Rich S.

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Hi DJ! That module is freaking cool!! Living here in Southwest Pennsylvania I can easily picture an old out of service drawbridge like that.

[@shawnpowell5876]

Nice video and tutorial of the diorama you designed with that bridge! Painting it made all the difference and quite a nice job you did! The base turned out awesome with the ground cover, static grass and the little stretch of water! I'm actually doing dioramas along with Weathering rolling stock of my own and for customers! This weathering thing I believe was my calling bcuz I'm enjoying this and the results are amazing if I must say so! Thanks again Dj for sharing your videos with us along with your time and effort!

[@philliproe204]

Fantastic looking scene! This winter the train table must be built. Then the fun will begin. Thanks DJ for giving me more inspiration!

[@djstrains]

You bet!

[@deanmeyer9622]

One of your best encouraging videos to date!

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya DJ. Nicely done. Looks great.

[@yrunaked4]

I love that bridge; I have 3 of them so far. They usually fetch a steep price on EBAY, usually around $80 for HO. Its a lower quality kit being that it is ancient. The tooling had changed hands many times, selling under Tyco, Pola and AHM that I have seen, possibly even other brands. Such a cool looking project. Cheers Rob

[@genejablonski9909]

Thanks for the video and the encouragement!

[@1babysag]

Your imagination is furtive. You never cease to amaze me. You are always very encouraging and make it seem so simple. I love the stories that you tell to support your rationale for why something exists. Great work, I am in awe.

[@djstrains]

So nice of you

[@lowcountryrailroad7701]

Awesome video you do great work. Thanks for sharing David @LCRR

[@jasonminier6782]

Amazing DJ! Luke Towan has some competition.

[@richardrickett3593]

You do amazing work. And you make it look easy. Great video!!!!

[@djstrains]

If I can do this, anyone can do this. Trust me.

[@jhoodfysh]

Nicely done DJ

[@georgehasler142]

Thanks such DJ that came really nice i also like that you out a CSX engine on it after you finish

[@mikehowey4869]

Very nice,the backdrop matches your water spot on! Impressive looking scenery!

[@ronduz1281]

Awesome work as usual DJ👍👍👍

[@djstrains]

Thanks 👍

[@stevengibbs1378]

What a huge difference before and after! Awesome job!

[@djstrains]

Thank you!! 😊

[@miniaturefarmer464]

I had one of those in HO scale when I was in 8 th grade. WOW! A blast from the past!

[@chickentuber]

You are humble (appreciated) but this is impressive work. Thanks for posting.

[@djstrains]

I appreciate that!

[@markjolyn94]

Really cool project DJ!! I use real dirt as well,but also real rust from the inside of galvanized or gas pipe. It's easy to get it out,just let it hit straight down,and walla

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Very neat. Nice job

[@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896]

Great video and story.kit came out Awesome😊😊👍👍

[@djstrains]

Thank you 🤗

[@duanesforkandspoonrr10]

Awesome job....great little scene....only way to learn is to do it....practice....

[@TourDriverSean]

Looks amazing DJ! I agree, those Blair decals are great! I put one on a dilapidated fence around an abandoned house, and it brought the realizm out. This reminded me, I have an unused kit I bought that I didn't care for the look on the layout. Think I may use it as a diorama.

[@djstrains]

I stopped doing regular decals for a long time because they always crinkled, ripped, or never came off the paper. These Blair lines gave me hope again!

[@RonMontagueSWRR]

😎 Cool. It gets 👍👍

[@richgreene7043]

DJ, what a nice diorama. Good job. More important, thanks for the inspiration. Rich

[@djstrains]

Any time!

[@rj78productions88]

That turned out great.

[@davidparker4028]

Hey mate that was really cool well done👍.

[@kmagnussen1052]

To be pedantic: epoxy cures it does not dry. Enjoyed the video.

[@catap977]

Great video DJ

[@djstrains]

Appreciate it

[@moldings_etc]

Really nice job!! Guess I need to get off my butt and get back to the layout. Oh wait, work keeps getting in the way! Dam, owning your own company takes away all the free time.

[@djstrains]

many have had enough working 40 hours for someone else, so they open their own business and work 24/7 lol.

[@moldings_etc]

@@djstrains it sure seems that I work 24/7 now! 🤣🤣

[@luke_atthat]

Congratulations, very beautiful !

[@conecuhvalleyttrak]

I have that bridge kit - never took it out of the box. You’ve inspired me to put it together.

[@djstrains]

YEAY!!!!!!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Very cool turned out great, for a cheap plastic kit. Looks Great!

[@greatnorthernguy6090]

Really good video Helped me out alot with some of the smaller areas on my HO layout!

[@djstrains]

Glad it helped!

[@greatnorthernguy6090]

@@djstrains Yeah Thank you

[@realwildman]

A little paint goes a long ways. Are you still watching, LOL.

[@uptownphotography]

I have a version of this kit in HO. I kit bashed it turning it into a double track bridge and now it's mounted in my medium sized harbor scene area. I was going to pour the Environtex once I found what box I stored it in. But, then found out it has a shelf life of about a year or so and I bought mine about 6 or 7 years ago. I stopped looking for it in fear if I use it it will not harden. That was a waste of about $20. The bridge came out great however with many improvised components (I didn't use the base) and it butts up against a long wooden pile type trestle I built about 10 years ago. As for the harbor water I may just go the old route and use gloss varnish, not sure yet if I want to spend more money on the Environtex. Nice video as always. Phil Jersey Shore Area

[@sernajrlouis]

Great video. I actually was going to buy that motorized kit but thought it wouldn't be much to work on. Love the way you detailed it. I think I may purchase it now and build it as abandoned as well.

[@djstrains]

Glad I could help

[@Tony770jr]

Nice, I have the same CSX LOCO. I'm a big CXS fan!

[@djstrains]

As an engineer for CSX since 1998, I have hundreds and hundreds of videos on my channel organized into PLAYLISTS to help you find them better. Lots of CSX stuff.

[@jameswolf195]

Great stuff. Thanks.

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephcirillo5292]

So simple...so fun!!!...Thanks again DJ for another great tutorial....you probably spent more time filming then the actual scenery....great project to try with my grandchildren!!!....

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomasboese3793]

DJ, you've got to use the whole 'modeler's license' when doing scenery. Those 'bumps of plaster' in the river, paint them to look like stones/rocks. Heck even use a few small stones/rocks/pebbles you find outside. Modeling scenery is an art form that is easy to master by remembering two simple rules of nature; nature absolutely abhors straight lines, and hates bright shiny colors. Most people paint equipment/buildings the way you have shown. It works, however, if you're aim is an old unused item that is a bucket of rust, start with the rust colors and then add the old original colors sparingly on top. Sounds odd, yet works every time.

[@stevenwaller192]

Great video! I have that same bridge. I used it on an old layout copying Carbondale central . I cut the bottom foundation apart because the river was farther down. Also was lucky enough to get the motor kit. Saved bridge for a future layout.

[@djstrains]

Very cool!

[@joshuaH75]

Great job!!

[@djstrains]

Thank you!

[@Zebrails]

"...the creek is not flat..." Naturally! Being abandoned, there is no longer a dredging service required. Add an abandoned barge that had run-aground against the river bank. The plastic is all red so that little had to be done for "rusting" to be apparent. The scene is "organic!" In death, there is life... that's the origin of passion... there's always something happening. It's green. Well, the algae is... now you need a dude playing a guitar... the "Little River Band" ...his caddilac is parked a few blocks away. Yes, you've created a great story... but, the story was already there and your passion put it to life. Thank you. John

[@djstrains]

Excellent comment!

[@johnhood9567]

9 months ago but still. This is pretty much my favourite model RR channel now. This is such a great segment; couple points: The plywood on the windows - really great touch. I thought "oh-oh he's going too green" with the water, but then I was surprised at how well it worked! It looks to me like a creek with a lot of vegetation, weeds etc. in it and it looks awesome! Totally convincing. You say you're not an artist but you best be careful because you might turn into one! I think you could also have used the rough texture to turn it into a fast running stream, easy, but still water was the right choice for this piece. I now want a static grass applicator. Hope they aren't too expensive. Budget railway is my mantra. I have a technique with fun fur from the dollar store, like dogs toys, winter hats etc, cut it to shape and paint it with acrylics, even cheap ones and it can make really authentic looking long grass. Bit messy but fun. You have to use a couple of greens and yellow/browns to get the best effect, just like varying the colour of your ground cover. Not too much paint or it gets too clumpy. Sometimes comb it with a piece of plastic comb, wipe with paper towel etc. The way you mixed up the colours of the ground is right on. One colour is OK but always looks a bit too toy-like to me. Really attractive work. Thanks bro!

[@djstrains]

I got a static grass applicator off amazon for $22. Thanks for your kind words.

[@scottsmith7051]

Yeah, that IS really cool.

[@KCSModeler]

Nice!!! I’ve made 2 ho scale modules and I’ve been enjoying it so far! Next I wanna do one with a high rise rail bridge!

[@djstrains]

You should!

[@OldToby53]

actually I find using those cheap paints are excellent for model railroading. You get muted colors which are more realistic then the expensive paints that give off bright effects that look cartoonish.

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

Agreed!

[@grumbeast]

Totally agree, but I do find that they do have a lot less pigment so you might have to use a bit more

[@TheGamingEevee8]

Surprisingly looks very realistic you do amazing work.

[@djstrains]

Thank you very much!

[@TheGamingEevee8]

@@djstrains no problem keep it up 👍

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Looks great 👍 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@DuncSargentsKarstValleyRR]

Excellent!

[@djstrains]

Many thanks!

[@valdweel]

This is a great video.

[@djstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rozlin88]

Rolling lift bridges are so cool

[@djstrains]

I agree

[@kinnywolf2862]

Great video

[@djstrains]

Thanks!

[@stevemckeown4120]

excellent

[@johnhood9567]

Thanks!

[@djstrains]

I am sincerely appreciative!!

[@nickgiordano2947]

With the plaster that ended up in the stream I would have painted them to look like rocks, that would be neat to see through the resin. Still I really enjoyed this build and you got me thinking of ways to do this with my setup. Thanks DJ!

[@erock5959]

Awsome

[@BB63]

Looks good, I have never seen the grass spreader you used. interesting

[@djstrains]

Static grass applicator is so much fun. Gives height to grass for more realistic scenery. amzn.to/3B6Mh39

[@miniaturefarmer464]

You could incorporate the drawbridge into a 3 x 6 foot layout or even smaller.

[@amymcdonald8397]

You could paint the "little plaster chunks" left in the river to look like rocks.

[@mjbirdClavdivs]

Having the plaster in the creek were just rocks. You could decide which way the water flows (into or out of the lake) and paint just a little bit of white on the down river side of the bigger "rocks" to show the turbulence. Before the epoxy, though. Great job!

[@Guytrains]

Nice

[@thedude3423]

DJ, you say you're not an "artist"? I respectfully disagree! You are an artist as much as anyone who claims to be and you have the work to prove it! All humbleness aside, your work is mighty impressive. Keep it coming!!!👍😊

[@djstrains]

I appreciate that, but its so easy to duplicate exactly what I just did. I'm trying to encourage more people to at least try. So many lack the confidence to even try, unaware of what great results they will have.

[@therailcinema]

Never clicked on a video so fast ;)

[@djstrains]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

You could turn a small diorama into a DCC _programming track!_ And in "display mode," turn-on the sound on your loco in the diorama. 😊💜

[@djstrains]

FANTASTIC IDEA!!!!

[@keithmoore5306]

DJ you might want to rethink that safety yellow the shade makes it look like it was fresh paint! maybe use a mustard?

[@djstrains]

Really good point.

[@lesterlattig]

I love your stuff DJ. Do you build layouts and sell them? I love my trains, but work travel always interferes with my plans.

[@djstrains]

I have the scratch built building for you. Send me your email address again please.

[@user-nx8tk1pp5o]

Another track and it could be a T-trak module!

[@eminem29fan]

Hey DJ, those lumps ya said was a mistake can easly be explained has Erosion from when water flowed threw that creek/river. great vid btw

[@rhikdavis]

Where's the hobo camp.....Love the video...all your videos for that matter.

[@KevinSquire]

That looks GREAT!!! (This is your 2nd or 3rd little scene/diramma... when you are you just gonna break down and do a T-TRAK module?? ... they can also be 8x12 :-D )

[@djstrains]

HAHAHA now ya got me thinking, lol!!

[@dave6695]

I have the HO version, and these rolling lift bridge kits are difficult to find (specifically in HO). The HO version was sold by TYCO and AHM (which I have) and in N Scale by AHM and Model Power. You found a rare item!

[@djstrains]

I saw it at a train show and I was like..."OOOOH!!!!"

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

I've got the same kit but in ho scale

[@cp368productions2]

But for me scenery is to make operations look more realistic and to create a world the trains move in. Going to be starting a layout with scenery soon. Hopefully I will be in the Altoona area on either Saturday the 17th or Sunday the 18th, depends on if I have my new car by then.

[@railfanningpoints2.045]

👍

[@miniaturefarmer464]

I board up old MOW buildings and depots.

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

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[@TheLocutus70]

Creek doesn't look that bad.

[@Christiane069]

I probably would get rid of the base. Cut off the concrete post. Create the river in the foam. What do I now anyway.

[@djstrains]

Many possibilities with this kit. I wanted people to see how these old kits I find have so much potential.

[@sparky107107]

i don't have a layout yet ready for scenery,, but come up and help me

[@djstrains]

I dont have plans for sept 19th-23rd and am on vacation....

[@brianhanley1903]

Clark your twinkle lights are not working. Out BH

[@djstrains]

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[@djstrains]

Huh?

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