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Handy References
Stephen Strum
- Feb 27
- 1 min
All the Scales?: T, Z, N, TT, HO, S, O, G Scales
In this week's video, I compare the sizes of all the major model railroad scales from T Gauge to G Gauge! Note that I did leave out OO...
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Stephen Strum
- Nov 8, 2023
- 21 min
Track Plans (Mostly N Scale)
An ongoing blog post with track plans that I will add to over time. I'll try to get the track plans for layouts I've actually built here...
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Stephen Strum
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
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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Stephen Strum
- May 2, 2023
- 1 min
US Railroad Facts and Figures
In my latest video, I look at a variety of data on Class I railroads in the US, including annual revenue, number of locomotives, number...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 21, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Stephen Strum
- Mar 7, 2023
- 1 min
Wiring Tools and Supplies and How to Use Them
I'm getting ready to wire up my 2x4 foot N Scale project layout, and these are the primary wiring tools and supplies that I normally use...
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 31, 2023
- 3 min
7 Essential Scenery Supplies
Anytime I have a scenery project to work on, these are the seven items I always have on hand and use on just about every single project....
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Stephen Strum
- Jan 17, 2023
- 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
- Jul 16, 2020
- 1 min
Resistor Lookup Tables
I put together some resistor lookup tables for different combinations of LEDs and power supplies that I use myself when wiring up some...
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