I’m trying to model late fall in late 40’s early 50’s layout. No final year set yet. I goning to model the Southern Pacfic in Cal somewhere around San Francisco. I need to make the entire layout be fall possiable somewhere between Sept and Nov. Nothin real expensive if possiable!
Pierce
Pierce,
My impression of fall in the SF area - particulalry east towards Berkley, Walnut Creek, and Napa is that it is really quite beautiful. In many respects, it lacks the vibrant colors of the Northeast. However, you do see a gradual turning of the hillsides from green to the tans of the dried grasses. Done well on a layout, I’m sure the tan rolling hills would look great!
Good luck.
Dan
I’d like to help if I can but I’m not sure what the question is.
Dan
What season do do think would be the best to model in California? Sorry about not makin the question very clear.
Thanks in advance,
Pierce
I didn’t think California had seasons! 
I never thought about that! Maybe I change places since i have even put down any track, grass or buildings. I’m just about done with the building though! thanks
Pierce, I was just (sorta) kidding - there’s parts of California that has seasons, right? There’s something to be said for each season - the blooming flowers of spring, the colorful leaves of fall, etc. Pick whatever you like. Maybe you could even do a “4-seasons” layout, with the season changing from one area to the next!