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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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The First Structure for the O Gauge Switching Layout
I finished my first structure for the upcoming O gauge switching layout. This is a simple kit from ITLA Scale Models. Assembly is easy,...

Stephen Strum
Feb 111 min read


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...

Stephen Strum
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Easy Custom Structures
In this week's video I show how I used modular structure elements to create a custom structure for my small N scale switching layout. I...

Stephen Strum
Jul 30, 20241 min read


The Mine for the Big Pine Mine Layout
The small On30 Big Pine Mine Railroad finally has a mine! I built the mine using the Little Creek Mining Company kit from Banta Model...

Stephen Strum
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Top Level Done! Adding Details
The removable top level of the 2’x4’ N scale model railroad project is complete! I added catenary poles, street lights, road striping,...

Stephen Strum
Feb 6, 20246 min read


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...

Stephen Strum
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Make Your Rooftops From Google Maps Images!
If you need a realistic looking rooftop for your structure, try printing out a screen capture of a rooftop you find on Google Maps. Cut...

Stephen Strum
Nov 7, 20231 min read


First Two Structures Installed on the 2’x4’ Layout!
Progress is speeding up on the 2'x4' model railroad project. I have all the roads and structure bases done, and I now have the first two...

Stephen Strum
Oct 17, 20231 min read


Progress Update on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I’ve made progress on the 2x4 N Scale Layout project and have worked on partially building 13 additional structures for the layout. It is...

Stephen Strum
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Try Mocking Up Your Structures Before You Build Them
Before I build the other structures on the 2x4 foot N scale project layout, I mocked up all of the structures I want to add with blocks...

Stephen Strum
May 23, 20231 min read
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