Hi All, Now that winter is here in the northern hemisphere does anyone simulate snowy conditions on their layouts ? Here is a photo I took last year on my N-scale layout. Anymore similar photos out there ? John ------------------ John Whitby See Swiss Trains at http://website.lineone.net/~john.p.whitby
No pictures, John, but I want to know how you did it! That's one of the nicest snow scenes I have seen. Roger
Couldn't be easier Roger. The scene was created by sprinkling on the snow powder produced by NOCH (cat no.08750) I have overdone the snow in the photo as it is a little deep on the tracks but with care you can continue to run the trains. When spring comes simply "thaw" using the good old vacuum cleaner. ------------------ John Whitby See Swiss Trains at http://website.lineone.net/~john.p.whitby
Really beautiful, John But on a Swiss layout, you really have to have snow for the winter months ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.alancurtismodels.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery
John.. that is totally outstanding! Congrats Wish I wouldnt have seen it.. now I want one on my layout... In regards to other options. there is Canned Spray on Snow here in aussie that you can buy from Kmart etc.. I was wondering if anyone thought that it would be a good substitiute?? Spray on and something over it to seal it?? ------------------ CK& Bird Butt Railroad - Its a coal mining region of a place far far away, that shares rails with SP, NS... Era: Time stands still round these parts, and we have everything from Steam, to Diesels...
One guy used the cheap spray on snow on his module, and could do nothing with it at a show. It prevented another member from being able to have his module in the loop, so tempers went up. The module was finally discarded, the stuff stuck like glue, probably from the heat of the lights, but I'm not sure. I have heard of soda being used, and talcum powder, but They are both slightly abrasive. I have wanted snow in my high mountains, but have chickened out each time I thought about it, because my engines are too expensive to risk. But, it seems there is something that has come on the market since 1961 that maybe I don't know about. Maybe a couple of things? ------------------ Watash #982
As always, you do a superb job of modelling John. Your skills are admirable as was your choice to model Swiss Railroads. I read the reasons why on your web site. Keep posting your pictures here for us to see. ------------------ Robin Maberly and Tayside
John, now I know what they mean when they say, "It is built like a Swiss watch!". You must have hired all the watch makers to help you build your empire. It is great. I worked with a company in Zurich that ran some tests at Zuge. Certainly have captured the feel of the Swiss mountains! Great modeling! ------------------ Watash #982
Beautiful modelling. I might give a little a try. Now if I could see some misty foggy rain effect...... Bobby ------------------
Excellent job John (and great name too!!). I wish I had known about this stuff when I was modeling the old CSW, could have used some snow in the Rockies !! Now that I model the desert I won't need it... Happy Modeling!! John ------------------ The Santa Fe and Southwestern, Chief of the Southwest!!
John. That is really a fantasic snow scene. I have a mountain topped with trees and a rail going around it about 3/4 down from the top. I put snow on it to just below the rail and after seeing your snow picture I dashed over and added some more snow and it doesn't look anything like yours. Keep up the good work Dick