Expect to see this list as it is updated, but this is a general 'shopping list' for items I am going to need to purchase for this layout:
- rail
- turnouts with accessories such as switch stands
- ties
- rail spikes
- tie plates?
- wire
- solder
- rail joiners
- wire connectors for between modules
- a power supply or power system
- pine 1x4's
- plywood
- wood screws
- clamps or bolts to secure modules together
- 2x2's
- foam board
- rollers or casters(?)
- lighting system (tube or rope lights?)
- fabric for skirting
- fabric or canvas to cover open areas of modules when in transport
- paint or photo for backdrop
- backdrop and fascia material (hardboard?)
- paint for ground cover
- roadbed
- ballast
- ground foam, turf and other scenery materials to represent dirt.
- material which makes good grass (static grass?)
- materials to make both coniferous and deciduous trees
- either material to build railroad cars, or railroad car kits
- paint and possibly airbrush for models
- lumber for buildings
- rocks, frocks, plaster casts of rocks?
- a vehicle or two to represent time period (1870's -1920's)
- animals and people where appropriate
- details, details, details...
- specialty tools for certain tasks
- to be continued...
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