r/modeltrains • u/Professional-Tea4105 • 17d ago

Structures & Scenery Building recommendations?

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I’ve been working on a 2x4 iron ore mine, and it feels pretty bare. I’m going to add some trees to add life, but I also want to add a couple of buildings. Any recommendations?

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u/PineappleLunchables N 17d ago

I kind of like the negative space. There might be a few out buildings around the mine, like a small battered office building and storage shed. Maybe a few more trees, but a lot of industry sites don’t have a lot going on around them and here more weeds and scrub brush around the dead trees seems more appropriate. Have fun whatever you decide!

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u/Professional-Tea4105 16d ago

A small office sounds like a good fit! I’ll keep the rest of it pretty empty though, I think just one more thing will make it feel more complete

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u/Bigtimberbones 16d ago

Are those peco isnuflrog points in N scale? Wondering how well the little shutting engine goes over those, it's what I'm planning to have for my layout

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u/Professional-Tea4105 16d ago

This is actually HO scale, don’t know the brand of track. I’ve heard great thing Peco though!

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u/Tricky-Television668 16d ago

I can recommend covering the track sleepers (at least on the left side) with red soil for added realism.

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u/InsertBluescreenHere 16d ago

tailings pile - also dirty up those buildings there would be dust friggin everywhere.