A good model doesn't have to stop on the outside. From buildings to rollingstock, adding an interior to a model can take it to a whole new level. There are commercial products available in every scale to help add interior details, but usually models must be customized.
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The details in this station scene exemplify that fact. Details from Woodland Scenics, Walthers, Model Power and others have been mixed with scratchbuilt and kit-bashed parts to create a nicely detailed station concourse. LED lighting completes the scene. (Note that even the passenger cars waiting below feature interior details!)
In this case, the details are essential in helping to tell the story of railroad stations and all the activity contained within. This scene is just one part of an exhibit at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA. Assembled by volunteers, Ed Betz, Tom Schoelkopf, John Werner, Keith Starner and Joe Anthony this and other detailed interiors are always a big hit with visitors.
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