Soon they will be pumping on the swing hanging from the old oak in the front of the house,while mom brings in the day's wash drying in the breeze. If you think scenery is not worth the effort - think again. It is well worth the time and the minimal cost. It is not difficult to learn or to execute any of the various techniques. The effect is more than worth the effort.
Most model railroaders attempt to create a miniature world.
It's just that our little world has lots of trains in it. But besides the trains, there are buildings, trees, grass, people, cars,fences, roads, rocks, water and lots of other stuff in the real world. So if you really want your railroad to be realistic - you need to add some of that other stuff, too. Overlay the wood and plaster with the scenery of life. This is not an article promoting any particular scenery technique.