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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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Kato Pacific Surfliner
It’s finally here! The Kato N Scale Pacific Surfliner! This is a beautiful new N scale passenger set from Kato. Note that the set does not come with track or a power supply, so you need to supply those yourself. The Kato M1 set is a great starting point. ►8 Unit Set From Trainworld: https://www.trainworld.com/kato-106-9010-n-amtrak-sc-44-amtrak-pacific-surfliner-8-unit-set.html ►4 Unit Set From Midwest Model: https://midwestmodelrr.com/kat106-9001/ ►4 Unit Set From Fifer Hobb

Stephen Strum
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Kato NW2 Locomotives…Good and Bad?
A look at the two Kato NW2 locomotives that just arrived. One runs amazing and one is very loud. What is going on? Apparently something...

Stephen Strum
Jan 7, 20251 min read


Kato N Scale Amtrack Passenger Set and Expansion Track Packs
A look at a Kato N scale Passenger train set and three Kato expansion track sets. With Kato track sets, you can easily expand your layout...

Stephen Strum
Sep 24, 20241 min read


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...

Stephen Strum
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Installing Kato Unitrack
Want to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephenstrum Ok, so I started by assembling all...

Stephen Strum
Apr 11, 202314 min read


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...

Stephen Strum
Jan 25, 20231 min read


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...

Stephen Strum
Jan 17, 20231 min read
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