A Happy Junction – N Scale
I explore modeling in N-Scale as I build a 4’x10’ layout for the first time.
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Ups & Downs
I wasn’t satisfied with the long grade going into the mountain (on the right) and I wanted to correct it to prevent regrets later…talk about discipline, ugh! I spent a few evenings sanding and testing, sanding and testing, sanding and then realizing I sanded too much! Blunder! I hope to fix with a brand new Woodland Scenics 2% grade…
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First Time : Foam Carving, Weathering, Ballasting
Hello!
I am thrilled to report all the track has been secured to the layout!
The last step of gluing down the track was to detail the KATO viaduct. I don’t care for the new plastic shine of KATO’s viaduct, so I wanted to hit it with a coat of hobby Matte spray. What a difference a coat of Matte can make! Then I thought I could make it look…
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Satisfying!
I discovered a new sense of satisfaction while gluing down the track…It feels like reaching the end of a book or having cooked a steak to the perfect temperature or hitting all reps of a set. I know this is just the beginning, but it feels great to have the track static!
I’m about 1/3 complete, I’m doing about 3 feet at a time, as life…
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Figuring Skating and Football
I completed testing of my inventory this afternoon, I will begin gluing track down soon! I am excited, I’ve never moved beyond this step of the process. I think I am going to use silicone caulk and apply it at the Unijoiners, is that a good idea? What do you think, do have another proven method?
Minimum Test:
DCC 30% Max Power
DC 40% Max…
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Special Train Saturday
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I’m spending the day running test passes on the new layout. I am wanted to share a special train with the group, it’s one of my favorite models; Rapido’s TurboTrain in Early Amtrak paint scheme. I hope one day I can compliment this model with it’s northern sister, one in Canadian National paint scheme, love the history of…
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Friday Night Testing! Cheers!
Happy Weekend!
Captured some video while doing some testing tonight. Enjoy!
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The Track Plan
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So here is the track plan, it’s a a single line for continuous running, highlighting all the fun Unitrack bits…turntable, roundhouse, viaduct through town (think L train vibes), small yard. It has a small siding under the viaduct for passenger platform / passenger station. The track is a mix of new and used and it is not run parallel…
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The Blueprint
I don’t have a model of Lehigh Valley Railroad yet, but I came across this original blueprint from Lehigh Valley Railroad while antiquing; dated 1915. It’s a tremendous accent to the layout and I’m proud to assist in the preservation of this piece.
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The Foundation
Happy Day!
The last time the contents of these paper ream boxes had seen the light of day I had setup a point-to-point layout atop a hollow core door featuring a roundhouse and yard. This temporary door layout was used as a DCC learning and testing facility. I had invested in a Digitrax DCC system because it could easily control…
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All Aboard!
Welcome! I will be sharing my journey of modeling in N-Scale as I construct a 4’x10′ layout.
I have no experience modeling / model railroading outside of running a small oval train as a pre-teen. I dreamt model railroading would be a retirement hobby, but recently found the inspiration to start now, call it my midlife crisis; way cooler than…
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