More Structures for the N Scale Switching Layout
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...
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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
Jul 301 min read
Easy Custom Structures
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...
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Stephen Strum
Jul 91 min read
The Mine for the Big Pine Mine Layout
The small On30 Big Pine Mine Railroad finally has a mine! I built the mine using the Little Creek Mining Company kit from Banta Model...
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Stephen Strum
Feb 66 min read
Top Level Done! Adding Details
The removable top level of the 2’x4’ N scale model railroad project is complete! I added catenary poles, street lights, road striping,...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 231 min read
The Structures are Done!
I finally finished all the structures for the 2x4 foot N scale layout! This video shows some tips and tricks for building and painting...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Make Your Rooftops From Google Maps Images!
If you need a realistic looking rooftop for your structure, try printing out a screen capture of a rooftop you find on Google Maps. Cut...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 17, 20231 min read
First Two Structures Installed on the 2’x4’ Layout!
Progress is speeding up on the 2'x4' model railroad project. I have all the roads and structure bases done, and I now have the first two...
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Stephen Strum
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Progress Update on the 2x4 N Scale Layout
I’ve made progress on the 2x4 N Scale Layout project and have worked on partially building 13 additional structures for the layout. It is...
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Stephen Strum
May 23, 20231 min read
Try Mocking Up Your Structures Before You Build Them
Before I build the other structures on the 2x4 foot N scale project layout, I mocked up all of the structures I want to add with blocks...
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