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Mar 28, 20231 min read

First Run of Four Trains at Once on the 2x4 N Scale Layout

I finally have all the track installed on the 2x4 foot N scale project layout and the wiring complete enough to run four trains at one...

Mar 21, 20232 min read

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...

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Progress on the Portable N Scale Switching Layout in a Case

In the video below, see how I added some roadway areas and structure bases that have various metal brackets and washers embedded within...

Jan 12, 20214 min read

The Executive Switching Layout

A very simple, easy to build, and fun to operate, N scale Inglnook switching layout that you can put together with about an hour of work....

Oct 23, 202013 min read

Colorado Loop Layout Build

A 2x3' N Scale Mountain Layout Ok, so this project started back in the spring as part of a simultaneous build of four layout projects....

Oct 15, 20201 min read

Colorado Loop: a 2x3 Foot N Scale Layout Preview

A preview of a small mountain-themed N scale model railroad layout. I've completed another small N Scale layout project. This layout is...

Sep 10, 202015 min read

Desktop Micro Layout: 17" x 30"

A tiny layout with continuous running and some industrial switching operations.