Behind The Scenes Ask Trains How do you create the flickering effect of a campfire on your model railroad?

How do you create the flickering effect of a campfire on your model railroad?

By Cody Grivno | June 13, 2022

| Last updated on March 20, 2024

Adding a fire to your layout can entice more viewers

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Cody explains where to find a control/module to simulate a fire on a layout in this video of Ask Trains.

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