Modeling Series Layout Builds East Troy Industrial Park East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 4 | Installing the backdrop

East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 4 | Installing the backdrop

By Kent Johnson | March 10, 2025

An all-new HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad in the making!

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To make their future construction efforts a bit easier, David and Bryson work to install the backdrop for the East Troy Industrial Park (ETIP) model railroad now! Don’t miss their tips and tricks for keeping this essential, scene-setting hardboard component in place along the back of the entire layout.


Be sure to keep up with the construction progress by linking into the Trains.com Workshop Webcam (available 24/7), and the full series of helpful, instructional videos rolling out every month until the effort concludes. Even then, the fun will continue in frequent Trains.com articles/updates and Model Railroader print features, beginning with the January 2026 issue. You won’t want to miss the new techniques and tips the crew will share with you along the way, as they have a bit of fun bringing the ETIP into fruition!