Timber
Ridge Scenic N Scale layout in 8
sq. ft!
This is a relatively simple starter layout taking up about 8 square feet,
constructed with basic tools and inexpensive materials. The layout was
completed in about 10 non-consecutive working days, or about 40 total
hours of working time.
Construction
The base for the Timber Ridge is constructed from a simple sheet of Styrofoam insulation
glued to a frame constructed of 1x2 pine. The fascia boards were cut from
a 1/4" sheet of 2'x4' plywood.
Scenery
I tried new techniques and products on this layout: I used
Woodland Scenics plaster cloth material to form the terrain. To shape the hills, I used
styrofoam packing peanuts, piled into basic shapes and then duct taped
into place and covered with the WS plaster cloth. I also carved some of the foam with a Stanley Surform tool. Tan latex paint was applied directly to the
Styrofoam and plaster and then ground foam, clump foliage and individual trees were
attached with white glue.
Track I used Woodland Scenics risers and roadbed, as well as
Atlas sectional track and an Atlas through girder bridge. Turnouts are Atlas
Custom Line with
Caboose Industries ground throws. Hayes wheel stops made by Tomar
Industries serve as spur bumpers.
Summary
This was a fun little project layout, with trains and materials costing a grand total of about
$275.
