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Post by trainsintheattic on May 16, 2021 18:34:46 GMT
The nostalgic importance to scenes from the past place us squarely in with greats like Disney and Ford. Creating these scenes is a tangible connection with memories that otherwise only exist in our minds. It's all very heady and satisfying. It's great to read of others making that same connection. It wasn't until my trains were up and running that any serious thought towards scenic detail began. It had held back the urge to geek out on the limited scenic vistas I have room for. I sketch out incoming ideas for vignettes, sometimes posting them at their proposed locations around the layout. With an extreme interest in 19th century architecture all layout areas will contain structures no longer standing. The main mood being the extreme neglect of outdated buildings in a post-war era. A small train shed, long since repurposed, will dominate one scene, with loads of surrounding railroad detail that has seen better days. Stay calm, and keep on imagineering.
Bruce
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Post by ptc on May 16, 2021 20:31:36 GMT
Wonderful sign, Ken. This was a great idea.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2021 21:34:24 GMT
Very interesting topic. My layout does not represent a specific city or location personal to me, however, I have built multiple building which do have a relationship to my life. Scratch built my brother's farm and nursery, our family bowling center, and Englewood station. The memories are always there.
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