Concrete Retaining Walls from Plywood and Styrene
- Stephen Strum
- Apr 18, 2023
- 1 min read
I completed the retaining walls on the lower level of the 2x4 foot N scale layout and have a new video up on how I built them. These retaining walls are not just there to serve as a transition from the lower to the middle level, but also act to hide the joint between the lower and middle level and the plywood edge of the middle level base.
You can watch the full video below.
This project is a creative way to replicate concrete retaining walls in a model railroad layout. Using plywood and styrene to mimic concrete textures adds realism and structural depth, showing how concrete design principles can inspire even miniature projects. A clever and practical approach for hobbyists looking to incorporate realistic concrete elements into their layout