At that time, Crist got the Model Railroad magazine that contained directions for making trees. He used modeling clay for the bark of the larger trees.

Man's model train layout is eight years in the making MANSFIELD, Texas -- A train and three rail cars sit in the tiny shadow of a water tower in Don Hughes' workshop, causing him to smile.

The layout is designed in sections so it can be removed. Someday these trains, hurtling across bridges and along riverbanks, may be coming to a place you can see them too.