Installing a model railroad backdrop, part 2 – application By Angela Cotey | March 31, 2016 | Last updated on November 7, 2022 Watch this video from a fellow model railroader Email Newsletter Get the newest photos, videos, stories, and more from Trains.com brands. Sign-up for email today! Get Updates Watch as this model railroader installs 36″ x 12′ sections of backdrop on masonite. He shows his technique for applying glue, completing a transition, and going around a cove — all while working solo.