This is ‘part 2’ of Tom’s latest pics on his On30 locomotives.
You’ll see from these pics just how talented Tom is when it comes to scenery – love his stuff:
Here’s part 1 if you want to scroll back to leave a comment: On30 model trains.
Stunning pics of his On30 locomotives, right?
Tom’s was kind enough to send all these in 3 submissions.
So here they all are.
Here’s part 1 of this post: On30 model trains.
And the previous post to that: Stunning On30 layout.
Please do let leave a comment on this page or the previous page.
And I know Tom would appreciate all your comments.
Over the years he has very kindly shared a lot of the layouts he has made, and I’ve really enjoyed each one.
He has some wonderful tips too – ones that you really wouldn’t think of, yet they are also simple (they are always the best ones).
For trees, he uses actual tree roots. They are hard and gnarled and will not rot, and they look so real, because they are actually from a tree…
Tom also collects the sweepings from his road to use as dirt on his layout. Again, it’s looks so real… because that’s exactly what it is.
I know I keep saying it, but it’s always the simple tips that work best.
Tom even varnishes the people he makes, then scuffs them so they don’t look shiny. Then he adds color to their faces. Again, simple, but if you look at the people in his layout pics, you’ll see how good they look.
Of course, I’m biased, but Tom’s layouts really do tick all the boxes for me. I think it’s all the scenes he creates within the layout – there’s lot going on – it becomes alive.
Stunning stuff.
Do leave a comment and let us all know your thoughts.
Best
Al
If the pictures were in black and white ,you would thimk for the most were real photos Great job
Absolutely amazing!!!! The details is is truly lifelike.
Those girls in the washing room are doing more than washing!!!! Fabulous layout Tom!! I would love to shrink myself down and take a drive or walk on your layout!! A lot to see an do.
An inspiration to us novice model train set builders. Attention to detail from the scenery to the broken planks and patched roofs of the different structures takes us to a new dimension. Thank you for sharing your amazing work.
Scott Gordon
Galveston, Texas
A great depiction of the depression era.
Great work on all the buildings really nice style and setting was awesome
Absolutely amazing to see someone put so much effort and talent into dereliction! (Loved the comment “if it was in B&W!). And couldn’t miss the ‘Gansett signs-I’m a native RIer and always have ‘Gansett in the fridge Great work.
Well glad to see that another New England yankee knows about Gansett or swamp water as I use to call it. How about a coffee cabinet and a Grinder ! If you know what those are you are A Okay in my book!
If anyone has any questions about what or how I do things please let Al the moderator of his site here and he will get your email to me and I will respond as soon as I can.
Here is one more little thing I do. I take and file down and kind of carve the middle plastic ties then chip them up here and there, repaint/stain and put a few loose spikes around along with some new and really beaten up ties. A quick light rust color here and thee on the sides of the rails helps also.
Thats it for now, my memory is failing quickly Tom da ole guy
Very realistic scenes of a rustic area! I’m tihinking of something similar!
Absolutely great work !
Best aging of great modeling.
Really go for the people – they make it seem ‘real’.
I am astonished at the skill and work that has gone nto this layout. It is something to aim for but I doubt if I will ever reach that standard.
Absolutely superb.
Congratulations
John P
A true craftsman, detail is amazing . You have a good eye for realistic scenes and a good imagination . Very impressive modeling. Really enjoy the girls and the crowd of men at the laundry room .. loads of fun .
What a superb layout , evidently not your first rodeo .
Tom
Brian Messenger, HOF guy, creates marvels by taking a building and embellishing it with stuff from his endless source of junk & things. His artists eye completes the piece.
You have entered his high level of master creator with all the little things that are placed just right which turns a just OK layout into an awesome layout.
Great themes & humor. Great work
Big Al
Merci beacoup mon ami.
Certainly you are a Master Modeler. Exquisite diorama throughout! Beautiful.
Outstanding! Keep up the great work!
Tom, your modeling is absolutely exquisite! Your attention to detail just wows the imagination!
Your detailing is outstanding!! Beautiful job, Tom. Your scenes are packed full of wonderful items that are so life like.
I love everything about the scenes because in my eyes, making the scenes are one of the most enjoyable things about model railroading. One thing I would do though to make this an over the top layout, is to create a realistic backdrop. That would be the icing on the cake! Great job!!!
Wow! What else can I say that hasn’t been said?
Love the way you created an era long gone, but still remains in the hearts of oldsters who wore there…..Love the rustic atmosphere, the old classic cars and the people whom I have never seen before.
Where did you get them. The only other place I seen old cars is on D Daves layout…
Bravo’ and a tip of my engineers cap.
Great scenery!
Unbelievable detail!
I will save these photos for inspiration
YOUR weathering and scenery technique is SUPERB!!! Great job.
This man is an artist. He has a great eye for detail. He has captured life and the era wonderfully.
Awesome scenery pictures Tom, looks excellent !!!!!!!!!
Hello Al, Tom, your precision on detail is outstanding. Gansett, goose, it has been a while since I have heard that name. I read from others in the comments and had to go back and look, found it, lol. I also wonder where did you get the wallpaper inside the Tractor Shop, the bay where the Tractor is parked inside the T.S. Love it. A lot of time spent on your scene, Love it. Great work
outstanding
Good and fun stuff. Old and rustic scenes are truly realistic and highly detailed. Your modeling skills are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Jim AZ
realy lifelike. very nice job.
It’s totally amazing, it takes me back to a different time and place were people talked to each other and shared the same values, so please keep them coming for they are gone for ever thank you very much.
Sir you have done a lot of fantastic work on your layout and it shows. Thank you for the pictures.How would you like to do my laytout?
Those steps are going to collapse and you’ll have a bunch of kitty’s all over the ground.