Marvin Wait's 3-Rail Layout

Hi electric,

It's a multi-step process with many variations by each artist. A way to dip your toes in the water on the technique is a video at Eric' trains, building mountains tutorial, part 3, 4 and 5 and 6. The 5:50 mark in part 4 is a quick view, but the whole process is worth viewing.

Some modeler's will use sifted dirt close to or actually from the region they are modeling for the base and roads and paths.

There are several good books on the techniques also. I like Dave Frary's, How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery. Search Dave on youtube for some videos.

The good news is that you can get excellent results your first try, which will of course improve over time.

I hope that gives you a start to finding the answer.

Real dirt and sand can be sifted and used as scenery materials. Check out Joey Ricard's thread for some great info.

https://ogrforum.com/t...53#27193597395780753

Also check out Arizona Rock & Mineral Company for some awesome scenery materials.

http://www.rrscenery.com/

Thank you guys!

Be careful if you use real dirt....there are tiny pieces of metal in sand & dirt and they can be picked up by your engines...to make sure run a magnet through the dirt you are going to use... Gene Maag

Great Advice, thank you!

Thanks Todd, I sent Jim a note, hopefully I will hear something, but have some good suggestions here.

Mike Monjure