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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
3 days ago1 min read
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,...
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Stephen Strum
Feb 41 min read
Lionel NW2
I bought another Burlington Northern NW2 locomotive, but this time a Lionel O Gauge version! This is a great looking locomotive I look...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 281 min read
Layouts I Almost Built
A look at some track plans for layouts that I almost built but never did for one reason or another. My Track Plan Page:...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 271 min read
The HO Switching Layout is Gone
I decided to save parts off my HO scale switching layout and toss the bench work. I’ll be building an O gauge switching layout soon where...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 141 min read
This Big Lens will Improve my iPhone Video and Photos
I just bought some Neewer camera lenses that I can attach to my iPhone to help improve the photos and videos I take for YouTube. I picked...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 71 min read
Kato NW2 Locomotives…Good and Bad?
A look at the two Kato NW2 locomotives that just arrived. One runs amazing and one is very loud. What is going on? Apparently something...
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Stephen Strum
Dec 31, 20241 min read
2024 Recap and a Look Ahead to 2025
A quick recap of the 2024 projects I completed on the channel and what I plan to work on in 2025 in the video below. Join my YouTube...
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Stephen Strum
Dec 24, 20241 min read
Merry Christmas!
I don't have a regular video this week. Instead, I just have a Christmas model train Yule Log. A full hour with no in-video ads of trains...
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Stephen Strum
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Double Helix Layout Phase 1
An easy to build and super fun double helix! This will eventually become part of a larger layout but for now is another fun Christmas...
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Stephen Strum
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Kato Christmas Train!
A look at the little Kato Christmas Train! This tiny train can run on Kato’s compact 4.5” and 6” radius curve track. So, if you want to...
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Stephen Strum
Dec 10, 20241 min read
N Scale Christmas Train Set!
A look at Micro Trains 2024 Christmas train set. A great locomotive and passenger car set decorated in a Christmas theme for the holiday...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Christmas Trains
Model Train Displays and Train Rides Around the Country Are you looking to take the family to see some model train displays or take them...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 26, 20241 min read
You Can Build This Easy Holiday Train Layout in 20 Mins
You can build a super simple N scale holiday train layout with only 20-30 minutes of work (albeit spread out over time to allow for paint...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 19, 20241 min read
How to Start in N Scale?
If you are new to N scale trains, or new to model trains in general, here are some ideas on how to get started. If you are new to model...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 12, 20241 min read
New Layout Project: The Helix Layout
I’m starting a new simple layout project that is based on a double helix kit from Precision Model Railroad. I plan to build the double...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 5, 20241 min read
How to Build a 1'x5' N Scale Switching Layout from Start to Finish
This compilation video shows how I built a 1’x5’ N scale switching layout in a wooden case. This layout was built over a couple of years...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Tiny Z Scale Steam!!
A look at the Rokuhan Z-scale 0-6-0 steam locomotive. It's a tiny marvel, but very delicate! I launched the tiny, delicate locomotive off...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 22, 20241 min read
How I Finished the N Scale Switching Layout
A look at how I installed the structures, ballasted and weathered the track, completed the scenery, and added the layout details to the...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 15, 20241 min read
Can You Weld O Gauge Track?
Sometimes I get weird ideas, and this time it was to see if I could weld, not solder, but weld O gauge track. It was pretty clear from...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 8, 20241 min read
A Quick Look at the Completed 1x5 N Scale Layout
A quick overview of the completed 1’x5’ N scale switching layout. The final structures are in place, the track is ballasted, ground foam...
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