IMPROVE YOUR MODEL RAILROAD. Easy tips to make your layout UNIQUE

Easy things you can do to make YOUR layout UNIQUE
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🕺🏻ABOUT DJ: DJ is a locomotive engineer for CSX Railroad since 1999. He has built dozens of layouts, gave presentations for model railroaders, is a YouTuber, licensed drone pilot, and a great father.

[MrRickSteele]

One thing I like to do is use "garbage" to make things on my layout. I was living overseas for years so that is one reason. An example taking a cereal box and cutting out the brand name and make a road side sign with it. Also I always saved my wood and plastic "spurs" from model kits and sometimes they make a good looking fence.

[mikel]

I model in HO but N scale has really made leaps and bounds over the last few decades . I definitely don't talk trash about what scale anyone chooses to model in, each to their own and be just enjoy the hobby . Yesterday I attended a small yearly train swap meet in Central Ohio, the place was packed to the rafters with people, I couldn't even move 5" at times but im glad to see this because this hobby is alive and well. I visited the train club as well and I think I'm gonna join because the members and the layout are super cool . Best part of this year's visit to the train show is I actually now am dating a woman who encourages me in this hobby and went with me to this show, held my packages for me while I paid or looked for stuff and she just loved it. I returned the favor to her by taking her out to a very nice lunch . The show didn't have much N scale sad to say but what I did see was some very nice exactrail rolling stock and super nice Kato locomotives for the N scale fans. Like anything in life, this hobby is what you make of it, I choose to love it. I also bought a couple Tangent 86' boxcars, I have been on the fence about these for years due to the price but I made the plunge and I really do like the details on them, dont think I'll be buying these all that often but im glad I got these and I had a good time at the show, that's what realky matters .

[rexcadral]

Dude, that water tower and the building behind it with the weathered eave looks amazing. It took me a minute to really appreciate it because it looked so lifelike my eyes just slid right past it.

[MrJohnB-qsdp]

Great video!!!! You make things look sooo easy!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[HumancityJunction]

Nick does a really great job.
I need to find more prototypical photos for what I want to model to help guide my scenery.

[randydobson]

hello dj its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

[williamRuss-vr]

great video, s thanks for sharing you opened my eyes to many ideas thank you so much

[jeffbaker]

As always DJ, very interesting vid👍, you & your family have a great Easter & God Bless .👋😎🛤🚂

[newhavennscale]

Great update dj I hope you get feeling better soon.

[georgehasler]

Thanks again for all your information your layout looks really amazing

[seanthornton]

@djtrains awesome video of your layout I hope you feel better soon my friend keep up the good work

[stevethpsap]

Nice way to introduce people into doing things different. You didn’t say but not all buildings have to be changed, just a couple that draw your eye is enough to make a difference sometimes to make it not look like the Walthers layout. Great job.

[RonMontagueSWRR]

Great ideas. I'm guilty of the basic looks on some, but not all of my buildings.

[NJP]

I absolutely agree with you about Model Power kits. I love them. For being so inexpensive, they really are good kits.
I also love the DPM building kits. And of course, I scratchbuild and kitbash a few structures as well.

[KutWrite]

Love how your layout continues to grow and evolve. Greensburg is still my favorite, though you know I'm a Connellsville fan.

The wallets look cool. You're looking fit and trim, too. Keep up the good work in all respects.

[BB]

Looks like I need to watch your video on building construction. I need it in 0 gauge though.

[richgreene]

DJ, you are a talented modeler. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and inspiration.
Rich

[rickmiller]

Another fine vid, with more great ideas.
A-1

[johnhood]

This is a great video full of useful suggestions. I think one of your most helpful insights is to simply paint kit based buildings in more muted colours/tones. A lot of kits are molded in colours that are just too bright for an authentic look - sun and weather have a real strong effect on colour after only a few seasons! Plus, paint always looks better than that plastic sheen look! I think that's a great tip for someone wondering why there layout doesn't have that authentic feel.

I'll just add that modellers who would like to raise their game could go to the art supply store or library and purchase or borrow some books for painters, and read up a little on basic color theory, and methods for colour mixing. These things can be helpful in getting the effect you are aiming at when painting!

[Z-Scale]

Good advice. On a side note, the out of service track visible near the end of the video looks great! -Tony