After building the benchwork and laying track, the CTT staff got to work creating scenery for this layout, including a backdrop that splits this compact layout into two distinct scenes. Get the full story in the March 2014 issue!
CTT’s Port Terminal & Western RR: Day 3 & 4
By Angela Cotey | January 20, 2014
| Last updated on May 7, 2021
Watch this timelapse video as the CTT staff put up the backdrop and create scenery for the Port Terminal & Western RR.
Jeez, I worked up a sweat just watching that thing!
Man, you guys know how to WORK! Or was it a coffee overdose?
Great article; CTT has always proven to be a wealth of information for me in my efforts to go "railroading!" Cool video – if only my work went that fast (than again, it might take all the fun out of the hobby, not to mention the satisfaction of building a railroad).
Great music. Couldn't stop tapping my foot.
Yes, not a beginner's how-to, but is a great overview, start-to-finish, "here's what to expect as the railroad progresses". One thing, "Day 4" involved at least three clothing changes. That's a lot of wardrobe for one day. Keep up the great work…
This video is great! Man you guys work alot faster than I do. I am building a new layout and have picked up a few tips and ideas from the articles and videos.
Great video kind of not for a beginner
Great "you can do it" article
What an awesome job you guys did,fast too!Would you work for me for fifteen minutes?……Looks Great!
what a nice idea for a lay out, good job.
I am planning a new layout that will be built later this year. I am going to utilize some of your building techniques. I commend the Classic Toy Train staff for their expertise.
Very Interesting! This was fun to watch, but I would have like to have seen the train running through the scenery after the work was done!
Another brilliant layout with a fantastic transition between the 2 scenes. This layout and the most recent project layout in Model Railroader have inspired me to complete my own layout which seemed to have hit a dead end of late. Thanks
guys!
I like the idea of a central backdrop with a rural scene on one side and an urban scene on the other. I thought that the scenery looked very nice.