Woodland Scenics Portal HO - CUT STONE DOUBLE PORTAL: Double Tunnel Portal for HO Scale Model Railroad Layouts
Introducing the Woodland Scenics Portal HO - CUT STONE DOUBLE PORTAL, a high-quality model railroad scenery element designed for building realistic HO (1:87) scale layouts. This meticulously crafted double tunnel portal, produced by the renowned Woodland Scenics company, is designed to faithfully reproduce tunnel entrances on model railway layouts and dioramas.
Key Technical Features and Dimensions
The portal features a precise rendition of cut stone texture, giving it the authentic appearance of natural railway construction. Its design is adapted for two parallel tracks, making it an ideal solution for expanded track systems.
Scale: H0 (1:87) – a standard scale in model railroading, ensuring wide compatibility with most rolling stock and accessories.
Design: "CUT STONE DOUBLE PORTAL" – realistic cut stone texture, replicating traditional railway structures.
Construction: Double portal – designed to accommodate two railway tracks, enhancing functionality and layout design possibilities.
External Dimensions:
Width: 20.6 cm
Height: 13 cm
Internal Dimensions (Tunnel Opening):
Width: 11.9 cm
Height: 9.76 cm
Material and Construction
The product is made from a durable and resilient composite material, ensuring stability and precise detail reproduction, such as stone texture and grout lines. This material is easy to work with, allowing for potential adaptation to specific terrain requirements on your layout. The portal is often supplied in natural stone colors, providing a solid base for further finishing.
Application and Model Compatibility
The Woodland Scenics Portal HO - CUT STONE DOUBLE PORTAL is an indispensable element for creating realistic model landscapes, especially where railway tracks pass through hills, mountains, or embankments. It is fully compatible with most HO scale track systems (e.g., Piko, Roco, Fleischmann, Tillig), provided that the width and height of the rolling stock used fit within the internal dimensions of the tunnel opening (11.9 cm width x 9.76 cm height). The portal can be easily integrated with other diorama building materials, such as modeling compounds, static grasses, ground cover, trees, and rock formations, to create cohesive and convincing landscapes.
Suggested Finishing and Painting
Although the product often comes pre-finished in a natural, muted stone color, modelers can significantly enhance its realism through additional painting and weathering techniques. We recommend using acrylic or enamel model paints in shades of gray, brown, beige (for stone), green (for moss and lichen), and black or dark gray tones (for soot and dirt marks). Applying washes, dry brushing, or pigments will help emphasize the stone texture details and give the portal an aged, authentic look.
