More Structures for the N Scale Switching Layout
I've completed four more structures for the N scale switching layout including one with a rail door that opens. The layout is nearly done...
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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
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Finishing Up the Big Pine Mine On30 Project Layout
I’ve wrapped up the On30 Project Layout. See how I finished up the scenery and wrapped up this project! I‘ll have a full start-to-finish...
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Stephen Strum
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Ideas for an N Scale Layout on a Door
I’m considering building an N scale model railroad on a hollow core door sometime next year as one of my future projects. Here are some...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 25
- 1 min
Choo Choo Vision Camera Improvements!
The ChooChoo Vision cameras have been improved with higher resolution sensors and better software! You can now view as many as six live...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 18
- 1 min
Model Railroader Resources Update
A look at all the new model railroad related resources I’ve added to my resources page here: https://www.steves-trains.com/post/resources...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Running Trains One Last Time
A collection of the final video and photos I took of the 2’x4’ N scale layout before packing it up in a shipping crate and sending it off...
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Stephen Strum
- Jun 4
- 1 min
Model a Big Pine Tree
I built a pine tree for my Big Pine Mine On30 layout that is two feet tall! This tree is made from a piece of bass wood with holes...
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Stephen Strum
- May 21
- 1 min
Operating Session on the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout
A look at an operating session with a switch list on the 2’x4’ N Scale project layout. This was a simple operating session that only took...
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Stephen Strum
- May 13
- 1 min
On30 Project Layout Part 2: Building the Base Scenery
I’ve completed the base scenery on the On30 layout. I built a mountain out of sulptamold covered foam, built base areas for the...
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Stephen Strum
- Apr 23
- 6 min
Z Scale Switching Layout Part 1
Introducing the Middle Manager’s switching layout. This is a small 8” by 36” Z scale layout that you can fit just about anywhere. A...
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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
- 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
- Nov 14, 2023
- 1 min
Building Roads
A look at how I built the roads on the 2x4 N Scale layout. For the top section I used drywall joint compound (a plaster mix) and for the...
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Stephen Strum
- Oct 31, 2023
- 1 min
Build Simple Model Guardrails for Your Layout
In this week's video, I show a short tutorial on how to model roadside guardrails in N scale or any scale so you can keep the miniature...
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