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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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Building a 2'x4' N Scale Layout from Start to Finish
The video at the bottom of the post is a compilation of the many-part tutorial series on building this 2'x4' N scale layout. I've...

Stephen Strum
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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New Legs for the 2x4 Layout
I replaced the temporary wood legs on the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout with nice steel legs that look better and are much sturdier. These legs...

Stephen Strum
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Building Roads
A look at how I built the roads on the 2x4 N Scale layout. For the top section I used drywall joint compound (a plaster mix) and for the...

Stephen Strum
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Update on the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout
This week's video shows the latest progress on the 2x4 N Scale project layout. I have most of the upper level town area complete, except...

Stephen Strum
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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First Scenery on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I decided to work on some scenery for the lower level of the 2x4 N Scale project layout. I ballased the visible track (although I still...
Stephen Strum
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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How to Fail and Not Fail at Dual DC and DCC Train Control
In this week’s video, I go over how I set up part of my 2x4 foot N scale layout for dual DC and DCC train control. Eventually, I will...
Stephen Strum
May 30, 20231 min read
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Installing Kato Unitrack
Want to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephenstrum Ok, so I started by assembling all...
Stephen Strum
Apr 11, 202314 min read
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2x4 Foot Layout Benchwork Preview
I have most of the benchwork done on the 2x4 foot N scale layout, and have moved onto laying track and installing the initial wiring....
Stephen Strum
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Exciting New 2’x4’ N Scale Project Layout!
I'm starting work on a few new N scale project layouts, the largest being 2x4 feet. While still small, this layout will feature four...
Stephen Strum
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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