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Today more than ever, there is little question as to how dependent the results of a model railroad
are to the artistic implementations of the designer. Anything is possible today.
Mountains of unsurpassed realism, along with breathtaking scenery, can be accomplished without spending
a large amount of money. With new electronic advances in microprocessors, programs exist today that
allow the creation of a layout with scenery, not only as a dream, but also as a three-dimensional
object that can be viewed on the screen of even your laptop. Advances in kit building,
scenery and design enable model railroading to approach almost super-realism that is
sometimes hard to detect, even from the best photograph. This is seen often times as
special effects in many of today's movies. The hobby itself has matured, but, in some
ways, it has just scratched the surface of possibilities. Even though there are many new tools, software, and instant solutions, the final result is the product of the
artist in control, the model railroader. ** Note: Terminology and references to various phrases and words can be resolved by using an online tool called
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