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Many model railway layouts include a farm, but how often do we merely create a field, pop some sheep in it, and then never give it another thought?

That could be a bit of a missed opportunity as farms are a hive of activity with many different tasks undertaken, all just waiting to be modelled.  

Many farms grow and harvest crops, just imagine how much more convincing a lush field of crops would look as opposed to a flat expanse of grass. Busch's OO/HO gauge crop strips are a quick and easy way to add such fields to your layout. You can even tell a story by adding a farmer on his tractor working in the field, or better still, use a cameo set of him having mechanical issues to make the scene even more intriguing.

Another job down on the farm is making hay for animal feed. This is another example of an activity that can be modelled to add interest. With the use of a hay-bales set, place the bales in a field, in a barn, or being transported between the two, and don't forget some silage to show the farm getting ready for the winter months.

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