This DVD is a practical guide to creating a realistic model railway layout. Running for almost 2 hours this programme is presented by accomplished modeller Barry Norman, well known throughout the model railway hobby for his layouts Lydham Heath and Petherick and his books, covering layout design and landscaping.

In this first of two programmes Barry shows how he lays the basis for his excellent model railway scenes. Beginning with researching of prototypes he explains the methods he uses to find the details he will need for the completed model. He then describes how he designs the layout to include the most interesting aspects of the prototype and show them to their best effect.

Having designed the layout, he then sets about the more practical aspects of baseboard construction and making landforms before laying, texturing, colouring and detailing the landscape. Laying, painting and weathering the track area and fencing is covered and the programme closes with a guided photographic tour of his two most well-known layouts.

Part 2, in Right Track DVD 6, completes the landscaping with trees, water and a country lane.

The DVD contains the following sections: -

• Researching the Prototype
• Layout Design
• Baseboard Construction
• Laying Track
• Making Landforms
• Laying Grass
• Colour Mixing
• Landscape Colouring
• Landscape Detailing
• Painting and Weathering Track
• Fencing
• A Guide to Lytham Heath and Petherick