The very talented Tom has been in touch again with his On30 layout.
Sadly, he’s getting ready to hang up his boots when it comes to model railroads – but my word, he’s going out in style.
Here’s his latest pics and a youtube of his stunning layout:
“The Golden spike has been driven in on the Narragansett RR!
If folks question about the trees, is just roots of various trees and shrubs, washed, the extra small branches (HOT GULED ON) then extra roots (there are always extra roots.)
They can be sprayed various colors of green and used a VINES! Drill a small hole in the bottom the stump stick in a straight pin with the head cut or then depending on what your surface is just stick the pin and tree on the ground, Hot glue can be added.
Hot glue IS HOT but if you need to glue several branches to make up a stump just take your fingers squeeze the base together apply the glue …wait about a count to 3 the squeeze the hot glue and the branches together, it will feel hot but won’t burn!
You will know if its too hot, if it is just let go for a second and squeeze it again and hold for a few seconds more,
Later Tom da ole guy
Tom Staton Pres. CEO & mostly janitor”
A huge big thanks to Tom, I absolutely love the scenes he puts together, they almost tell a story on their own.
Hope you enjoyed Tom’s latest pics and vid as much as I did.
And if you’d like to feel the warm glow of supporting the blog, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
That’s all this time folks.
Best
Al
Tom’s layout is cery impressive but wat really makes it is ‘life’ – people make the layoutmuch more interesting than just track and buildings – great.
Well done Tom that looks great hat you have achieved
Stunning detail work!
These “small” scenes are classic!
fantastic On30 layout. So many cameos, so much detail, in each photo I find little stories unfolding. Great artistry, Tom.
Nice scenes, but are there any trains?
i really like the small town look. great job.
Fantastic details! The people, the clutter, and the thick underbrush add to the effect. Also, you’ve done a great job with the transitions between the structures and the ground. I’m saving your photos for reference.
Holy Cow! I have never seen such fantastic detail work like I see here! Just amazing! Likes like out of the Depression years! Should title this “HARD SCRABBLE”
Well done!
Tom
What an awesome layout. It would really help me and others to know where you bought the people figures that put the A in awesome. Great artistry & planning.
Hey Guys
Big Al just put a deal on. It doesnt matter if you wont use all of them but for the cheap price you get this blog Every Day, Every year without fail. Best deal on the planet. We must support the cause! Besides they let John out and Al has to feed him before he goes back to the “Home”.
Tom – such detail, and the people are so “personable” – a real pleasure to view all the scenes.
Doing it right for the time. Looks awesome.
TOM – Don’t hang up your model railroad boots! These buildings and this little vintage town your created are wonderful! I love these slice-of-old-time life models.
The older one gets, it’s even more important to keep your hobbies and your mind going.
Tom….great scenes……great detail
Bonkers John……love your videos on the buildings……great work
I really loved the Fish and Chips special, Thanks Tom
Hey Tom, I loved the detail in your layout. But what really makes it is the people. I’ve searched the web and bought multiple dozens of people for my layout, but you’ve got some interesting and rare people in your town. I’m curious where you got them. The use of roots for trees gives the layout an unusual eerie feel that is just tremendous. Great job!
I love your “living” scenes. that is what I hope to have on my new growing layout. Thank you for the inspiration
Great detail. I really appreciate the slow panning of the video. It gives one some time to take in the detail. So many pan so fast it looks on is viewing it from a locomotive moving at 90mph.
Wonderful modeling. Where is the railroad hiding?
Incredible work
I really like the idea for the Trees.ThereIs Avery old railway track if you look at them enlarged but sorry no train.
Al Thanks for doing your Blog
Hi Al,
Just wanted to say thanks for all that you do for our hobby. I repurchased the Beginners Guide to get the extra printable buildings as I am finally starting my permanent layout (as my retirement bonus). I did the annual 5′ x 10′ homasote on sawhorses “Christmas layout” in the 50’s and 60’s with my Dad and really loved it. Life happens, so I am resurrecting my inheritance from the infamous plastic storage bins it had been relegated to as my retirement bonus. Will send pics soon. Keep up the good work. All the best from Allen in Indiana, USA.
Outstanding !!!
People ‘make’ layouts and this is an excellent presentation of the importance of them in an already impressive layout.
That place is scary. A town that time forgot.
Love the details. Reminds me of a small town we used to visit as a young lad. Also, the “One Way” sign at the rail crossing made me think of the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz!
Pops Somerfield (Chicago)
Tom, great job. We need to find out the soulful you figures.
Where did you get them? They are the best.
I just LOVE the details! And the tongue-in-cheekiness about it!
I LOVE the artistry in this layout. Absolutely inspired.
Inspirational. I can only hope to achieve the detail and artistry you have presented. A full story in each few square inches ( or centimeters).
All I can say is “WOW”
Looks familiar. I think I’ve been there years ago. Great job. Realistic looking.
Nice. Old is good when you model with great scenes which are highly detailed. And “action” figures really make it work. Some of them must be very old as they are quite unique and different from those available today. Your modeling skills are amazing.
Jim AZ
Magnificent vignettes–You do exactly what I try to do! Every scene tells a story. Well done!
WOW !!!! Tom what an amazing layout, absolutely awesome. I love all of your scenes absolutely fantastic. I love the idea of the roots for trees, well done. I’m sorry to see you ending your model railroad life, GOD BLESS !!!!!
really nice work. time travel, who knew.
Tom,
Great scenes;
Better signs!!
Where do you get your people?
If you wish to sell them…
Wow! Speechless.
Andrew in Oz
Incredible modelling, each buidling a ‘cameo’ in its own right!
Fabulous!!
Best to all.
Brian, Wokingham, UK