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Scenery : People

More People for Less Money - Part 1
One of the things that makes a Large Scale Railroad come alive is people. One drawback is that at $4 to $6 per person. Learn to make you own.
Jan 31, 2011 - 9:00:01 AM

More People for Less Money - Part 2
Your little people are all baked and a lot sturdier now. They can be broken by rough handling, but at this stage they are weather proof. Learn what to do next.
Jan 26, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM

Fine Folk: Population Increases
Recently, I found three more of these figures, and I want to share a little about those three new "Fine Folk".
Oct 12, 2005 - 2:03:00 AM

Finding Model Citizens for Your Railroad
What type of individual would you hire for your railroad? Probably it would be someone who gives a hard day's work for honest pay.
May 4, 2005 - 6:04:00 PM

Resin Christmas Village Figures for The Railroad
Many of us have found a great source of figures to supplement those marketed by the normal Large Scale Suppliers of figures and accessories.
Nov 10, 2004 - 6:59:00 AM

Life-Like G Scale Figures
I recently visited one of the hobby shops in my area as I do from time-to-time.  I saw a set of new G Scale figures from Life/Like Products.
Nov 3, 2004 - 6:32:00 AM

Meet some Fine Folks
At the National Garden Railway Convention in Denver we found several items that we had not seen before, but the first to catch our eye were a set of six figures in 1/20.3.
Sep 28, 2004 - 10:57:00 AM

Going to the Dogs
Being the father of a seven year old boy, I am always venturing into the toy departments of stores.
Sep 22, 2004 - 2:25:00 AM

How to Paint Figures - Part 1
There are many interesting folks who live  and work on my railroads. These people live along the right of way.
Sep 4, 2004 - 5:53:00 AM

How to Paint Figures - Part 2
This is the follow-on article about painting figures for model railroads.
Aug 11, 2004 - 2:05:00 AM

Make a Basketball Scene
Making new things is fun. Learn how to join the NBA on your railroad.
May 5, 2004 - 10:43:00 AM

Trains Do Go Better with Coca-Cola
If you remember last year I found some great figures at our local Lowes. These were the Coca-Cola figures in the Town Square collection. They are made by a company called The Cavanagh Group.
Dec 3, 2002 - 2:00:00 PM

Cheap Accessories for your Large Scale Railroad
We have a new Wal-Mart super store in town! I  made the ultimate sacrifice and have been there several times.
Feb 4, 2002 - 8:37:00 PM

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