Stephen StrumDec 25, 20211 minN ScaleA Tiny Winter Scene Micro LayoutI 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 StrumDec 19, 202112 minN ScaleBuilding a 3.5' x 5.5' N Scale Layout Part 4: Adding trees, water features, and final detailsThe 3.5' by 5.5' N scale layout is finally done! Here is the 4th and final part of the construction of this layout. Ok, so when we left...
Stephen StrumSep 24, 202120 minN ScaleBuilding a 3.5' x 5.5' N Scale Layout Part 3: More Scenery, Structures, Signals, and LightingThis is the long-overdue part three in a four-part series on building this three and a half by five-and-a-half-foot N scale project...
Stephen StrumJun 27, 20212 minReviewsZ Stuff for Trains SignalsI recently purchased some Z Stuff for Trains track and crossing signals to use on my current project layout. I really like these, and...
Stephen StrumJun 2, 20211 minReviewsAthearn Big Boy!I just posted a video review of the N scale Athearn Big Boy which you can see at the bottom of the post. This is a fantastic locomotive...
Stephen StrumJan 21, 20213 minN ScaleAthearn 53' Bulkhead Flatcars and How to Make Easy Lumber LoadsIn this post, we are going to take a look at the Athearn 53' bulkhead flatcars in N scale as well as an easy and basically free way to...
Stephen StrumJan 12, 20214 minLayoutsThe Executive Switching LayoutA 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 StrumOct 23, 202013 minLayoutsColorado Loop Layout BuildA 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 StrumOct 15, 20201 minN ScaleColorado Loop: a 2x3 Foot N Scale Layout PreviewA preview of a small mountain-themed N scale model railroad layout. I've completed another small N Scale layout project. This layout is...
Stephen StrumSep 10, 202015 minLayoutsDesktop Micro Layout: 17" x 30"A tiny layout with continuous running and some industrial switching operations.