DIRT ON THE ROAD!

Last weekend, while I was off (for a change!), I added some Scenic Express 'Fine Natural Soil & Dirt' to the access road along the front of the layout.

This is a shot of the work in progress. On the left is the painted, but uncovered styrofoam strip that comprises the road. On the right is the dirt. Yes, it's actual, sifted dirt out of a bottle.

Here, Aaron drives along the newly 'dirted' portion of the road. As you can see in the distance, there's still more dirt to be dropped!

Another view of the road. A serious improvement over bare styrofoam!

Here's a 'before' shot of the 'waiting lot'. This is the area where crew changes are made and inspections of passing trains are performed.

Here is the same area, afterwards. With the dirt on the ground, the area takes on a whole new appearance. As an added bonus, now traveling vehicles get some real dirt on their tires!

Could I have sifted my own dirt? Of course. But, thanks to Scenic Express, I don't have to get a sifter, a small hand shovel, and a dish to bake the 'living things' out of the dirt (bug-free)!