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Model Railroading in Small Spaces
My focus is on building small and portable model railroads, usually in N scale. Come explore some of my recent projects.
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Stephen Strum
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
Project Previews
This week, my video shows a sneak peak at my upcoming videos on a new Z scale switching layout, further work on the On30 layout, train...
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Stephen Strum
- Apr 9
- 1 min
Help Me Find More Modelers Selling Goods and Services
I'm working to compile a list of great modelers selling goods and services like the following list. You can view the latest version here:...
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Stephen Strum
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Building a 2'x4' N Scale Layout from Start to Finish
The video at the bottom of the post is a compilation of the many-part tutorial series on building this 2'x4' N scale layout. I've...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 26
- 1 min
Ready to Build the O Gauge Switching Layout
I finally purchased the last piece of track I need to build my O Gauge switching layout: an Atlas O54 Right Hand Turnout. These things...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 19
- 1 min
The 2'x4' N Scale Layout is Done
The 2x4 foot N scale project layout is finally done*. See all the new additions to the layout in this video along with some trains...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 12
- 1 min
New On30 Project Layout using an Ironworks Models Layout Base Kit!
In this week's video, I use an Ironworks Models Layout Base Kit to start on a new On30 Project layout. This will be a vertically dramatic...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 5
- 1 min
Looking at a TT and an S Scale Locomotive
A look at a small Hornby TT scale locomotive as well as an American Flyer Baldwin Switcher S scale. These two scales are much less...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 27
- 1 min
All the Scales?: T, Z, N, TT, HO, S, O, G Scales
In this week's video, I compare the sizes of all the major model railroad scales from T Gauge to G Gauge! Note that I did leave out OO...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 19
- 1 min
G Gauge Trains are Huge!
A Quick Look at a USA Trains G Gauge train set that I recently picked up. It is remarkable how much larger a G scale train is compared to...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 13
- 1 min
My Workspace and How I Make My Videos
In my video this week, I do a quick behind-the-scenes tour of my work space, my YouTube video recording setup, and how I currently edit...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 6
- 6 min
Top Level Done! Adding Details
The removable top level of the 2’x4’ N scale model railroad project is complete! I added catenary poles, street lights, road striping,...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Battery Powered Controller for the Top Level of the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout
I added a Blue Line Snail controller to the top level of the 2x4 N scale model railroad and supplied power to it with a 9V battery. This...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 23
- 1 min
The Structures are Done!
I finally finished all the structures for the 2x4 foot N scale layout! This video shows some tips and tricks for building and painting...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 16
- 2 min
New Legs for the 2x4 Layout
I replaced the temporary wood legs on the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout with nice steel legs that look better and are much sturdier. These legs...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Endless Z Scale Fun
A unique use for six more Z scale freight cars. I wanted to buy some extra freight cars so I could make a train on the layout that was a...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 2
- 1 min
2024 Plans
A brief look at my model railroad projects I have planned for 2024. Plans always change, and I'll probably end up working on projects I...
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Stephen Strum
- Dec 26, 2023
- 1 min
Kato Silver Streak
A look at the Kato Silver Streak N Scale passenger train set. This is another great set from Kato that both looks and runs great. This...
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Stephen Strum
- Dec 24, 2023
- 1 min
Merry Christmas 2023
My model train Yule Log for Christmas 2023. Thirty minutes of the train running around the base of our Christmas tree with our fireplace...
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Stephen Strum
- Dec 19, 2023
- 1 min
My Top 5 Power Tools for Model Railroaders
The five power tools I think are most useful as a model railroader. There are dozens of power tools I use, but these get used the most...
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