Managing "filler"

hert · Mar 19, 2023

So I seem to be running into some creators blocks when building my layout. I create some Point of Interest (e.g. a city, industry, yard etc.) Then there is usually a few baseboards in between the next POI. How do you guys fill in the scenery gaps? Trying to avoid just putting thick forests everywhere.

Thanks,
hert:wave:

Dinorius_Redundicus · Mar 19, 2023

I'm not a route builder anymore, but for ideas, why not look to the real world via Google Earth? Pick an area similar to what your route is like, with a railroad line that you could follow through it and see what type of things exist between major centres.

pware · Mar 19, 2023

hert said:
How do you guys fill in the scenery gaps? Trying to avoid just putting thick forests everywhere.

A few possibilities that don't include forests (but forests are good too)

Farms
Factories with or without a shipping port
A lake and/or river
Hills requiring tunnels and/or curves
A large rail yard/workshop

hert · Mar 19, 2023

Thanks for the suggestions. Here is a WIP shot:

pware · Mar 19, 2023

Its looking good!

Dinorius_Redundicus · Mar 19, 2023

The screenshot reminds me of Missouri.

Managing "filler"

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