Dry Gulch Central
N Scale starter layout in less than 8 sq. ft!
This is a simple starter layout taking up less than 8 square feet, constructed with
basic tools and inexpensive materials. The layout was completed in about 5 non-consecutive
working days, or about 20 total hours.Construction
The base for the Dry Gulch Central is constructed from a simple piece of pre-cut
plywood and a sheet of Styrofoam insulation purchased at a local hardware. The Styrofoam
was attached to the plywood with liquid nails and used to form basic scenery contours.
Scenery
The foam was carved with a Stanley Surform tool and a Woodland Scenics hot wire
foam cutter. Tan latex paint was applied directly to the Styrofoam and then ground foam,
clump foliage and individual trees were attached with white glue.
Track
Cork roadbed was used as the base for Atlas sectional track.
A Model
Power through-girder bridge and a Woodland Scenics culvert were used to allow future flood
waters to pass beneath the right-of-way.
Details
The backdrop is hand-painted on plywood, and real desert sand was used to
replicate the dry conditions of an area that hasn't seen water in a long time.
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