How do you get started building accurate looking realistic scenery on an HO race track?
The best method we have found is to watch racing on TV, or in person. Observe the outside activities and landscaping the next time you watch a race. Video tape races so you can go back and review scenery. Photographs are good start as well. It’s hard to ignore a good race, but force yourself to watch the backgrounds to get a real feel for how a real track looks. Once you have an idea of the look you want, write it all down, or do sketches if you can draw. Planning is the best method for a realistic looking HO track. If you’re unsure of how to fill an area, just cover it with grass or dirt, and you can go back later to add a scene if you want. Designing and building a realistic and functional HO track can be time consuming, yet very rewarding. Many items from HO railroading can be adapted for HO racing. There are some older HO racing structures still available through swap meets, and on the Web. Buy books on Train related landscaping and construction. Let your imagination go. There are
