Urban Backscene Sections
TT Gauge 3mm 1/100
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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).
£5.75 BScene3 ToolWorks
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Victoria Road
Victoria Road is a stone-built terrace typical of many built in the 19th century. The set includes two side roads drawn in perspective. Included in the set are bridging sections & roofing pieces that give modellers more flexibility for arrangement.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 92.8 cm Height (including pavement) = 8.6 cm (36.5 X 3.4 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 VicRd
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High Street
A selection of shops & businesses to be found on a suburban shopping street. There are 27 in total including a post office, bakers, butchers, pub, barbers, general store, launderette, ironmongers, bank, pet shop, greengrocers, fishmongers, café, toy shop and more.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 104.5cm Height = 8.4 cm (41.1 X 3.3 inches)
£5.75 BScene3 High St
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Manufacturing Works
The manufacturing works of Harry Wells Ltd. is typical of many factories of the 1940s / 50s constructed with concrete encased girders, metal framed windows with asbestos roofing. What the works manufactures is up to you!
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections are used: Length = 76 cm Height = 9.1 cm (to vent tops) (29.69 X 3.6 inches).
£5.75 BScene3 ManWorks
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North Road County School
North Road County School was built in the late 19th century and is a large two storey building with wing buildings to each side. Typical of many urban school built after the Education Act of 1870, the school would have educated girls, boys and infants in separate parts of the building and had different entrances for each.
Size: A4 Sheet X 1
Approximate dimensions: Length = 38.9 cm Height = 11.3 cm (to gable end tops) (15.3 X 4.5 inches).
£4.95 BScene3 School
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