Update on the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout
This week's video shows the latest progress on the 2x4 N Scale project layout. I have most of the upper level town area complete, except...
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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
- Sep 19
- 1 min
Fast and Removable Scenery Modules
I've been experimenting more with making pieces of scenery easily removable so you can easily change out the look of your layout, easily...
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Stephen Strum
- Sep 12
- 10 min
I Built a Working Train Hat!
Well, are you looking for a crazy hat idea or just looking for a way to draw the most possible attention to yourself at a train show? Try...
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Stephen Strum
- Sep 5
- 1 min
American Flyer Rides Again
I recently was able to get my father’s 72-year-old American Flyer locomotive (a 4-4-2 Atlantic) running pretty well once again. I...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 29
- 1 min
More Z Scale Equipment!
I recently picked up a few new pieces of Z scale equipment to add to my collection. I picked up a CSC SD70ACe, primarily so I could...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 22
- 1 min
The Insanity of T Gauge Trains
I recently picked up a T Gauge starter set that includes a small passenger train, track, power supply, and cleaning accessories. The...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 15
- 1 min
What is the Best Scale for You?
In this latest video, I look at some decisions you might to help determine the best scale of model trains for you. There are many to...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Have Fun and Run Your Trains!
I decided to take a bit of a break from working on layout projects this week and instead ran an operating session on my 1’ x 6.5’ HO...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Progress Update on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I’ve made progress on the 2x4 N Scale Layout project and have worked on partially building 13 additional structures for the layout. It is...
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Stephen Strum
- Jul 31
- 19 min
Track Plans (Mostly N Scale)
An ongoing blog post with track plans that I will add to over time. I'll try to get the track plans for layouts I've actually built here...
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Stephen Strum
- Jul 25
- 1 min
Converting to O Gauge Kadee Couplers
I’ve converted my two MTH O scale boxcars and my Lionel Legacy SW1 locomotive from the standard Lionel couplers to Kadee couplers. The...
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Stephen Strum
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Build a Tiny Z Scale Layout
I recently picked up a Z Scale starter set (https://ztrackcenter.com/starter-sets) and decided to build a small layout with the included...
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Stephen Strum
- Jul 11
- 1 min
Z Scale Trains are Surprisingly Good!
A look at a Z scale train set from American Z Line and a first look at a small Z scale layout I built. The full build video of the Z...
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Stephen Strum
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Will This 72 Year Old American Flyer Train Run?
A look at my dad’s American Flyer set from 1950 or 1951. This 4-4-2 Atlantic still runs, albeit poorly. I plan to give the locomotive an...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Finishing up the Wiring on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I finally finished up the wiring on the 2x4 N Scale project layout. Ok, I have a little bit of wiring to finish up on the top level tram...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 20
- 1 min
Testing O Gauge Switching Layout Design Plus MTH Premier Boxcars
I picked up a 40’ and 50’ MTH Premier boxcars, three Atlas O54 turnouts, and some extra track pieces. That allowed me to test part of my...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 13
- 1 min
Running Seven SD70ACes in One Consist on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I recently purchased seven new Kato N scale SD70ACes showing the Union Pacific heritage fleet. I’ll be using these in another project...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 6
- 1 min
First Scenery on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I decided to work on some scenery for the lower level of the 2x4 N Scale project layout. I ballased the visible track (although I still...
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Stephen Strum
- May 30
- 1 min
How to Fail and Not Fail at Dual DC and DCC Train Control
In this week’s video, I go over how I set up part of my 2x4 foot N scale layout for dual DC and DCC train control. Eventually, I will...
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Stephen Strum
- May 23
- 1 min
Try Mocking Up Your Structures Before You Build Them
Before I build the other structures on the 2x4 foot N scale project layout, I mocked up all of the structures I want to add with blocks...
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