When you least expect it—a rusted siding in a forgotten industrial yard, a countryside flag stop with wildflowers growing through the ties, or a gritty urban overpass streaked with graffiti and soot.
Have you ever seen a real-world scene and thought, “That belongs on my layout”?
📸 Do you take reference photos or sketch ideas when you’re out railfanning?
🚂 Have you tried replicating a specific prototype location or structure down to the smallest detail?
🌍 What part of the world do you draw the most modeling inspiration from—local lines, distant railroads, or long-gone eras?
