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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...

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...

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...

A look at how I installed the structures, ballasted and weathered the track, completed the scenery, and added the layout details to the...

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...

A quick overview of the completed 1’x5’ N scale switching layout. The final structures are in place, the track is ballasted, ground foam...

If you don’t like wood working, and don’t want to mess with foam, you might try 3D-printing the terrain for more model train layout. You...

A look at a Kato N scale Passenger train set and three Kato expansion track sets. With Kato track sets, you can easily expand your layout...

Do you need a table to run your trains or need a base for a train layout in N or Z scale, or maybe a small HO or O scale layout? Grab a...

I was struggling to get good lighting on my small 1'x5' N scale switching layout, so I used a roll of LED strip lights to add some needed...

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...

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...

I'm still working on ideas for a 36"x80" N scale layout that I plan to start building next year. Previously I've been playing around with...

I bought a label maker and it helped organize my hobby workshop! The label maker I have is a Dymo label maker that I picked up from...

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...

The video below shows the complete start-to-finish build of this small On30 train layout. This layout is only about 25” by 28” in size...

I’ve wrapped up the On30 Project Layout. See how I finished up the scenery and wrapped up this project! I‘ll have a full start-to-finish...