Blue Ridge and Southern
Model Railroad Photos

I have so many photos of my BR&S Railroad, I thought I should create a page dedicated to those images. If you click on any of the photos, it will take you to a page on this site showing how those scenes were created.

An Adventure in Model Railroad Track Planning with Three Elevations Serving a Various Industries and Markets.An Adventure in Model Railroad Track Planning with Three Elevations Serving a Various Industries and Markets.
Model Railroad Track Planning and Design Element to Serve a Lumber MillModel Railroad Track Planning and Design Element to Serve a Lumber Mill
A Variety of Model Trees, Foliage, Ground Cover and a Tipple Structure Embedded in the Scenery - Looks Like It's Been There for Years.A Variety of Model Trees, Foliage, Ground Cover and a Tipple Structure Embedded in the Scenery - Looks Like It's Been There for Years.
Turntable, Roundhouse and a Small YardTurntable, Roundhouse and a Small Yard. Two Mainlines in Foreground.
A Model Railroad Water Feature at the Base of Rocks and a Cliff. There are 2 Fishermen at the Edge of the Pond.A Model Railroad Water Feature at the Base of Rocks and a Cliff. There are 2 Fishermen at the Edge of the Pond.
A Small Model Railroad Town Served by a Double Mainline, a Crossover and a Runaround BranchA Small Model Railroad Town Served by a Double Mainline, a Crossover and a Runaround Branch
Detailed Model Railroad Track Planning and Design with Elevations and BranchesDetailed Model Railroad Track Planning and Design with Elevations and Branches
Rocks Made with Hydrocal and Rubber Molds, Painted with Various Colored Washes, "Gravel Road" Made with Ballast.Rocks Made with Hydrocal and Rubber Molds, Painted with Various Colored Washes, "Gravel Road" Made with Ballast.
Way Station for Quick Passenger Pickup and Departure. A Local Jugband is Out Back Practicing an Old Bluegrass TuneWay Station for Quick Passenger Pickup and Departure. A Local Jugband is Out Back Practicing an Old Bluegrass Tune.
Model Rail and Road Crossings. Road made with Spackling Compound and Painted with an Asphalt Color. Buildings Embedded into the Scenery.Model Rail and Road Crossings. Road made with Spackling Compound and Painted with an Asphalt Color. Buildings Embedded into the Scenery. A Small Waterfall and Creek Rapids Are Seen in the Lower Left Corner.
Model Railroad Winter Scene Made with "Snow Goop" and Woodland Scenics Diorama KitModel Railroad Winter Scene Made with "Snow Goop" and Woodland Scenics Diorama Kit
Rocks Made with Hydrocal and Rubber Molds, Mountains Made with Wadded Newspaper and Plaster-cloth, Scenicked with Various Bushes, Trees, Ground CoverRocks Made with Hydrocal and Rubber Molds, Mountains Made with Wadded Newspaper and Plaster-cloth, Scenicked with Various Bushes, Trees, Ground Cover
Careful Model Track-Laying and Ballasting. Clearance between Tracks is an Important Issue, Especially around Curves. Atlas Flextrack Was Used for this Project.Careful Model Track-Laying and Ballasting. Clearance between Tracks is an Important Issue, Especially around Curves.
A 44-Ton Switcher Locomotive is Resting after Working this Small Yard with Multiple Turnouts. In Model Railroad Yards, It is Often Helpful to Have Two or More Turnouts Controlled by One Switch.A 44-Ton Switcher Locomotive is Resting after Working this Small Yard with Multiple Turnouts. In Model Railroad Yards, It is Often Helpful to Have Two or More Turnouts Controlled by One Switch.
A Model Train Tunnel Made with Plaster and Painted with Various Washes to Create a Realistic Wood Appearance.A Model Train Tunnel Made with Plaster and Painted with Various Washes to Create a Realistic Wood Appearance.
Automated Operation with Trains Automatically Stopping and Starting Up Again after a Delay at Train Stations is Easily Achievable with Inexpensive Circuit BoardsAutomated Operation with Trains Automatically Stopping and Starting Up Again after a Delay at Train Stations is Easily Achievable with Inexpensive Circuit Boards
Trees, Structure, Truck, Ground Scenery All Add to the Realism and Art of this Scene. Taking the Picture at or Near Eye Level Helps Also.Trees, Structure, Truck, Ground Scenery All Add to the Realism and Art of this Scene. Taking the Picture at or Near Eye Level Helps Also. Looks Like a Country Music Song.
Small Town on the BR&S. Mostly Passenger Service Here.Small Town on the BR&S. Mostly Passenger Service Here. One Mainline Shown Here and a Double Branch for Easy Passenger Loading and Offloading.
Early Stages of the BR&S Railroad. Benchwork Constructed Easily Using the Mod-U-Rail Kits from Woodland Scenics. Plywood and Extruded Foam Sheets Make Up the Subroadbed.Early Stages of the BR&S Railroad. Benchwork Constructed Easily Using the Mod-U-Rail Kits from Woodland Scenics. Plywood and Extruded Foam Sheets Make Up the Subroadbed. The Fascia Is Made from Thin but Sturdy Hardboard. Foam Blocks and Grades Also from WS Were Used to Create Elevations.
Model Rocks, Cliffs, Vegetation All Help to Create an Artistic Background for Your Model Railroad.Model Rocks, Cliffs, Vegetation All Help to Create an Artistic Background for Your Model Railroad.
Control Tower, 3 Elevations, 2 Tunnels. Notice the Light and the Shadows in This Photograph. One Spotlight from the Right Side Resulted in Sharp Shadow Silhouettes. Looks Like an Early Morning Scene.Control Tower, 3 Elevations, 2 Tunnels. Notice the Light and the Shadows in This Photograph. One Spotlight from the Right Side Resulted in Sharp Shadow Silhouettes. Looks Like an Early Morning Scene.
Your Model Railroad Is Never "Done". It is Always a Work in Progress, but Always Fun and Engaging.Your Model Railroad Is Never "Done". It is Always a Work in Progress, but Always Fun and Engaging! Same as This Website:) Watch This Page. Will Add More Pictures and Videos Later.

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