Your model railroads deserve their own space and setup, but it takes more than the floor or a small table to make a worthy scene.
A baseboard helps create a space for model railroads, letting you make custom scenery you’re proud of for your trains. But what exactly is a baseboard, and why does it matter for your model railroad?
Tables for trains
Simply put, a baseboard is a dedicated space that can house your trains and rails. You’ll likely make it yourself so you can fit all your items on the table. These baseboards come in many designs since they’re customized for each person and their collection.
Building materials
When it comes to the materials that make up these baseboards, the most common material is flat wood. This gives you a great foundational surface, but some people like other materials for their baseboards. Baseboards typically sit on legs, forming a table you can leave standing for a long time to house whatever layout you want.
Setting your scene
The big thing that comes with a baseboard is the ability to make a permanent scene for your railway. Since your baseboard can house your setup indefinitely, you can get creative. Many people lay down tracks and build elaborate scenery on their baseboards to create amazing railways.
A baseboard is also perfect for putting electronics in your setup, as you don’t need to move it or take it down after a short time. A baseboard is the first step into model railways—you can really start committing to these creations, and tips for creating more accurate industrial railroad models become more useful.
Now, you know more about baseboards and model railroads and how they can help elevate your model railroading. A baseboard will make it much easier to create even more amazing model railroad setups.
