What N Scale Track Should You Use?
In my latest video I look at six different types of N Scale track. Kato Unitrack, Bachmann EZ Ttrack, Atlas Code 80 and Code 55 and Peco...
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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
- Mar 14
- 4 min
The Aufero Laser 2: A Great, Low-Cost Laser Cutter for the Hobbyist
I recently obtained the Aufero Laser 2, which is a low-cost laser cutter and engraver. This laser cutter must be assembled, but doing so...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Wiring Tools and Supplies and How to Use Them
I'm getting ready to wire up my 2x4 foot N Scale project layout, and these are the primary wiring tools and supplies that I normally use...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Affordable, Great Looking Paper Structures!
I Are you looking for an affordable way to add structures to your layout, try a paper structure kit! The one I build in this video below...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 17
- 11 min
2x4 Foot N Scale Layout: Building the Benchwork
In this post I’ll go over the construction of the benchwork for the 2x4 N Scale project layout I’m working on in early 2023. First off,...
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 14
- 1 min
The Proxxon Hot Wire Cutter
The Proxxon hot wire cutter is a great tool to add to your workshop if you spend a lot of time cutting foam for your modeling projects....
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Stephen Strum
- Feb 7
- 1 min
2x4 Foot Layout Benchwork Preview
I have most of the benchwork done on the 2x4 foot N scale layout, and have moved onto laying track and installing the initial wiring....
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 31
- 3 min
7 Essential Scenery Supplies
Anytime I have a scenery project to work on, these are the seven items I always have on hand and use on just about every single project....
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Kato Pocket Line Tram on 4.5” Radius Curves
A look at the Kato Pocket Line Tram and how it runs on the 4 5/8” radius curves that I will have on the top level of my new project...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 20
- 16 min
N Scale Track Plans
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
- Jan 17
- 1 min
4Ways to Attach Kato Unitrack to Your Layout
In the video below, I cover four different ways you can attach Kato Unitrack tor your layout project. You can nail or screw your track...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Exciting New 2’x4’ N Scale Project Layout!
I'm starting work on a few new N scale project layouts, the largest being 2x4 feet. While still small, this layout will feature four...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 10
- 9 min
ChatGPT Answers Model Railroading Questions!
The release of ChatGPT in 2022 has ushered in a new era of productivity and possibilities. Let’s see what this artificial intelligence...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Four Battery Powered Controllers for your N or Z Scale Model Trains (and maybe HO too)
I look at four different battery-powered controllers in the video below that you can use to power your model trains. Three of the four...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 10
- 1 min
A Van Down by the River
My brother-in-law jokingly asked for a van down by the river for Christmas, so I made him a simple HO-scale diorama depicting one as a ...
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Stephen Strum
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
A Model Train Yule Log
I put together a video with one hour of trains running on some of the layouts I built during the past decade along with background...
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Stephen Strum
- Dec 16, 2022
- 1 min
Bachmann On30 Norman Rockwell Christmas Trolley Set
Here is a video on the Bachmann On30 Norman Rockwell Christmas Trolley Set. This is a battery powered set that has a point-to-point track...
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Stephen Strum
- Dec 3, 2022
- 1 min
Progress on the Portable N Scale Switching Layout in a Case
In the video below, see how I added some roadway areas and structure bases that have various metal brackets and washers embedded within...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 5, 2022
- 1 min
Take a Ride on a San Francisco Cable Car
Watch the video below to take a ride on one of the San Francisco cable cars and learn a little on how they work. My family and I recently...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
Build a Scale Model of any Location on Google Maps!
I built a scale model of a ski resort. You can do the same for any location you can find on Google Maps. Watch the new video and find out...
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