Getting Dirty

Finally managed to find an evening to make some progress on the railway!  First task was to 'weather' the trackwork at Hannerton station.  This was done using spray paints (Railmatch 'track grime' and 'roof dirt').  Since I was using spray paints this really needed to be done prior to any of the other scenic work.  

Painting completed - just waiting for it all to dry before cleaning the tops of the rails so that trains can run again.

With the rails now cleaned, the first trains venture back into the station.  Painting the track has made a  big difference, toning everything down and making it look more realistic.

Almost back to a full population of trains.

Another completed job was the tunnel side wall.  This has been fitted with 2mm  LEDs - these are 'warm white' rather than the usual harsh blue/white LEDs.  The wall has been made using Scalescenes products.  These are a new 'invention' since my early days with model railways - you simply download the sheets and print them as often as you want.  Eventually, all the retaining walls around the station will be treated similarly.

The town scene area now has a backscene fitted at the scenic break.