Urban Backscene Sections
TT Gauge 3mm 1/100
Three different backscenes sets used with the same layout board behind a Metcalfe retaining wall. The scenes are: Terraced Backs, Factory Buildings and Engineering Works. Click on the pictures to view a larger image.
Terrace Backs
Typical of many urban areas, in close proximity to railways, are the back of terraced housing dating back to the Victorian period. Over the years, many have been altered by a succession of owners. Sheet includes an entry road to the backs drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 112 cm Height = 7.8 cm (44 X 3 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 TB
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Factory Building
A generic factory building often found next to the railway. Although it has been designed to be a long set of buildings, with care, the factory can be adapted to suit your own circumstances. Attached to the main building is the manager's house.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 60 cm Height = 10.7 cm (23.6 X 4.2 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 Fact
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Railway Street
Railway Street is typical of many terraced houses built in the 19th century as urban areas quickly expanded. On the corner you will find 'The Royal Sovereign' with its tiled frontage. Sheet includes a side road and two back alleys drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 104.5 cm Height (including pavement) = 8.5 cm (41.1 X 3.3 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 RailSt
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Council Housing
This sheet includes semi-detached & treble local authority housing typical of those built in the 1930s through to the 1950s. The sections allow you to vary the order of the housing to create different scenes.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 124.6 cm Height = 6.6 cm (49 X 2.6 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 Council
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Brick Retaining Arched Wall
A useful sheet representing a weathered Brick arched retaining wall. When space is tight on the layout and the gap between the tracks and the baseboard edge then these arches may provide the perfect solution.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 147.5 cm Height = 5.2 cm (58 X 2 inches)
£5.25 BScene3 Brick Arch
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Warehouse / Factory Back
Another generic factory / Warehouse building often found next to the railway. Although it has been designed to be a long set of buildings, with care, the buildings can be adapted to suit your own circumstances. Sheet includes gates and additional features.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used (including extension section and two sets of gates): Length = 101.8 cm Height (to top of chimney)= 10.8 cm (40 X 4.3 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 Ware
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Engineering Works
Clark & Sons Engineering works is an industrial building typical of many constructed from the 1930s through to the 1950s using concrete & the latest materials of the period. Buildings can be adapted to suit your own circumstances. Gates included.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 106.5 cm Height = 9.1 cm (42 X 3.6inches)
£5.75 BScene3 EngW
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Stone Arches with infill
When space is tight on the layout and the gap between the tracks and the baseboard edge then these arches may provide the perfect solution. These weathered sandstone arches can be used with other sheets to create a very long section.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 147.5 cm Height = 6.2 cm (58 X 2.4 inches)
£5.25 BScene3 SArch
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Station Hotel
Railway companies often built imposing hotels for their travellers in close proximity to the station. This sheet represents such a concern. Two are included on the sheet allowing the modeller to extend the premises if desired.
Size: A4 Sheet X 1
Approximate dimensions: Length = 33.8 cm Height = 13.4 cm (13.3 X 5.3 inches)
£4.50 BScene3 Hotel
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Gladstone Street
Gladstone Street was originally built by a railway company for its employees in the late 19th century. There are two shops on the street, a butchers shop and chemists. The sheets includes two back alleys drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 55.5 cm Height = 5.5 cm (21.8 X 2.1 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 Glad St
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British Imperial Tool Works
British Imperial Tool Works established in 1896 occupies this brick built building with large windows to maximise light in the workshops and forge. This backscene also features the main gates with lodge and walling for the yard.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections are used: Length = 95 cm Height = 11.1 cm (to vent tops) (37.4 X 4.4 inches).