Huggy's Blog

Oh, and those who say "00" ballast, even fine grade, is too big are probably quite right, still, I'd already done the track on the scenic side between the rails so too late now!  

 The ballast may be a little oversize. I have some 'N' gauge ballast which I find quite suitable for my 7mm layout. In the yard some fine material could be sprinkled over the ballast  leaving the main to look a lot cleaner as that is what I remember from steam days.

 

Don

That's a good idea Don, I did get some fine recently, albeit a lighter colour than the dark stuff I've used so far, but that will and some black gungy patches where the coal yard will be and where locos stand would make a contrast.

I wonder  if the track colour would benefit from a bit of dry brushing with a dark brown colour? It could darken the overall shade and bring out the chairs more. Just a suggestion, and definitely needs a little test first, it's never easy to tell how colours mix.