Coal and talus are essential scenic materials for adding realistic texture and detail to your model train layout. Here's how you can incorporate coal and talus from Woodland Scenics into your scenery:
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Coal:
- Woodland Scenics offers several options for coal, including coal lumps, coal loads, and coal ballast.
- Coal lumps are irregularly shaped pieces of coal that can be scattered around industrial areas, along railroad tracks, or in coal yards to simulate spilled coal.
- Coal loads are finely crushed coal that can be used to fill hopper cars and coal tenders, providing a realistic load for your rolling stock.
- Coal ballast is finely ground coal that can be used as track ballast or ground cover in coal mining scenes.
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Talus:
- Talus, also known as rock debris or rubble, is available in various sizes and colors from Woodland Scenics.
- Talus can be used to simulate rocky terrain, cliffs, embankments, or landslides on your layout.
- It can be glued directly onto your layout's surface using white glue or matte medium and then blended with other scenic materials like ground foam, static grass, or foliage to create a natural-looking landscape.
When using coal and talus on your model train layout:
- Ensure they are appropriate in scale and color for your layout's theme and era.
- Apply them in thin layers and blend them with other scenic materials to create realistic textures and transitions.
- Experiment with different placement and arrangements to simulate natural formations and weathering effects.
- Secure them in place with adhesive or glue to prevent displacement during operation.
You can find coal, talus, and other scenic materials from Woodland Scenics at Hobbytech Toys Perth.