Planning your Model Hopper Fleet
Realism means more than just nice models, it also means a nice model mix
by Dan Bourque
Most people realize that realism on a model railroad is not achieved by one or two nice models alone. Rather, realism is created as the sum of many factors. Good-looking scenery, a good trackplan and realistic-looking models are often the primary things our eyes notice right away. However, there are many more subtle characteristics which add to realism like a consistent era for all the models, the right amount of cars and locomotives on the layout and realistic operations when things are running. Another subtle way to add realism which many folks don’t think about is the MIX of your freight car … Read more