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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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
- 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
- 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
- Apr 11
- 14 min
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...
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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
- 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
- Jun 1, 2022
- 16 min
N Scale Switching Layout in a Portable Case!
This is the first post in a series on building an N scale switching layout in a portable wooden case that runs on DCC and contains a...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 30, 2022
- 4 min
Athearn 50' PS-1 Plug Door Boxcars and a Quick 5-Minute Weathering Technique
A few months ago I had a post on some new Athearn 50' PS-1 boxcars: https://www.steves-trains.com/post/new-athearn-boxcars-and-3x5-n-scal...
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Stephen Strum
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
New Athearn Boxcars and 3x5 N Scale Layout Update
I recently posted a video on some nice Athearn 50' N scale boxcars that are now available as well as an update on the 3x5 N scale layout...
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