I am building an old west movie set diorama in HO scale for a G scale diorama that I am presently working on.It will be fashioned after the model villages that are so popular in Europe.This is my first attempt at HO modeling and I kinda like it for a change.
The G scale module will be for a future indoor/outdoor layout.The HO part of this diorama/modular layout will be highly modified kits, including the figures.
There, I think that this thread belongs over here.
My 1st HO structure is an outhouse ,every town needs a few of these !
It is made from wood and weathered with pastels.
I bought this non-working train set for 50 bucks.I will just weather it a bit and it should be ready to go.
You don’t seem to be using the word “modular” in the way that model railroaders use the term. A modular layout is one in which multiple sections are designed to connect together with standardized track interfaces to allow trains to move across them.
Sounds like this is just another non-operating diorama.
Hi cuyama ! This is a scenic module ,there is no train running through it.My train will run on the module next to it.I have seen plenty of this type of module at train shows and exhibitions and in all scales.Cheers! John.
Sounds like this is another static display that might be better appreciated in the Garden RR section of the forum.
Hi Mobileman44 ! We will just have to agree to disagree. Cheers ! John.
Huh? Who? What? Wait…oh…I’m off to bed.
A Sectional and Modular RR layout.
Hey folks,
I have a question… What is a the definition of a layout?
Does it have to have self propelled trains, or can they just be static?
Ummm, I guess that answers my question…
Here is a pic of a life size “old west” movie lot,mine will be HO.As you can see some buildings are only facades while others are complete.I am planning to have both.
I think you just asked an interesting question. If someone sets up a track plan using one of those wooden Thomas sets, would that be a “layout”? Obviously the train is not self-propelled, but then it’s not necessarily static either.
Anyway, I agree with you regarding the definitions of layout, layout module, and diorama.
I think this is an great question and would make for an interesting thread. Why don’t you start a new thread and pose the question. I need to think about this one for a while, but I am curious as to what others have to say on it.
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A nice resource with a tad more “diorama” to it is Robert Schleicher’s Scenery for Model Railroads, Dioramas and Miniatures.
That looks more like a theme park than a movie set – unless the refreshment/midway game booth is part of a film.