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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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First Run of Four Trains at Once on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I finally have all the track installed on the 2x4 foot N scale project layout and the wiring complete enough to run four trains at one...
Stephen Strum
Mar 28, 20231 min read
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...
Stephen Strum
Mar 21, 20232 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
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...
Stephen Strum
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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...
Stephen Strum
Dec 3, 20221 min read
1’x5’ N Scale Switching Layout in a Wooden Case Sneak Preview
I’ve been working on a new N scale switching layout built into a nice wooden case that I made. Once I have the wiring finished, I’ll...
Stephen Strum
May 4, 20221 min read
A Tiny Winter Scene Micro Layout
I built this tiny winter scene in N scale on a serving tray (flipped upside down). Check out the video below of the tiny layout and a...
Stephen Strum
Dec 25, 20211 min read
The Executive Switching Layout
A very simple, easy to build, and fun to operate, N scale Inglnook switching layout that you can put together with about an hour of work....
Stephen Strum
Jan 12, 20214 min read
Colorado Loop Layout Build
A 2x3' N Scale Mountain Layout Ok, so this project started back in the spring as part of a simultaneous build of four layout projects....
Stephen Strum
Oct 23, 202013 min read
Colorado Loop: a 2x3 Foot N Scale Layout Preview
A preview of a small mountain-themed N scale model railroad layout. I've completed another small N Scale layout project. This layout is...
Stephen Strum
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Desktop Micro Layout: 17" x 30"
A tiny layout with continuous running and some industrial switching operations.
Stephen Strum
Sep 10, 202015 min read
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