Building a 2'x4' N Scale Layout From Start to Finish: Series Compilation

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3 ай бұрын

This is a compilation of the many-part tutorial series on building this 2'x4' N scale layout. I've stripped out the beginnings, endings, recaps, and some other random bits to condense down the total watch time, but it is still about 2.5 hours long.
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Number of pieces, track item, Amazon link
-15 Kato Unitrack 20000 straight 9.76" (9 3/4") amzn.to/3iBLMb0
-5 Kato Unitrack 20020 straight 4.88" (4 7/8") amzn.to/3ZrB4EJ
-2 Kato Unitrack 20030 straight 2.52" (2 1/2") amzn.to/3kemj7M
-7 Kato Unitrack 20040 straight 2.44" (2 7/16") amzn.to/3vXqZBA
-4 Kato Unitrack 20048 bumper 1.99" amzn.to/3ZAas4c
-4 Kato Unitrack 20070 straight 1.79" (in track assortment) amzn.to/3CKuuPX
-1 Kato Unitrack 20071 straight 1.14" (in track assortment) amzn.to/3CKuuPX
-12 Kato Unitrack 20100 curve radius 9.8" (9 3/4") angle 45° amzn.to/3GGhXho
-4 Kato Unitrack 20101 curve radius 9.8" angle 15° amzn.to/3kbTkll
-8 Kato Unitrack 20110 curve radius 11" angle 45° amzn.to/3CLCqQS
-5 Kato Unitrack 20170 curve radius 8.5" angle 45° amzn.to/3vXG46a
-2 Kato Unitrack 20171 curve radius 8.5" angle 15° amzn.to/3ILzwiW
-8 Kato Unitrack 20176 curve radius 4.61" (4 5/8") angle 45° shop.fiferhobby.com/cart.php?...
-4 Kato Unitrack 20203 Right hand turnout 7.32" amzn.to/3H0BwT7
-1 Kato Unitrack 20222 Wye turnout 4.96" shop.fiferhobby.com/cart.php?...
-16 Kato Terminal Rail Joiners. shop.fiferhobby.com/cart.php?...
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@Vaeloron 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video. I actually found the smaller loop to be a good foundation for my first layout. I have the loop ready to go and I am thinking of building it as a steel mill with a single switcher and a short flat car that I can stack some steel beams on.

@atienne_navarre 3 ай бұрын

I was planning on bookmarking this series to make one myself so thank you for doing this.😀

@mattsimon6959 2 ай бұрын

Very nice, you’re a very skilled artist! Thank you for sharing

@mikehenfron 3 ай бұрын

This is impressive.

@sergioarroyoguerrero5434 2 ай бұрын

Building N scale layout. Tri-nivel. Kato tracks. DC and DCC. I love the N scale layout. Good job my friend.

@chris4321das 2 ай бұрын

Perfect! I've paid for videos like this 👍

@mattmatty4670 Ай бұрын

Cool thanks mate

@davidkasparian4089 3 ай бұрын

Totally awesome layout Steve!!💙

@raamosjr Ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video! Watched the whole thing! Thanks for detailing all of your instructions and illustrations. Very inspirational! Great layout!!!

@StevesTrains Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@raamosjr Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@StevesTrains Ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much!

@pierreinuk 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for a great video

@OldcampRanch 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Way cool, awesome 👍🏻

@thehulkdj69 3 ай бұрын

It's amazing! What am I looking to duplicate your setup roughly . I appreciate the video, sir.

@dalsbury1979 2 ай бұрын

You need an oscillating multi tool. Would make all those annoying cuts. Probably one of my best tools. Great video. I’d like to build a small layout similar to this for my son.

@StevesTrains 2 ай бұрын

I have one now! I bought one a month or so ago when expanding our pantry. That would have helped a ton on this project.

@raamosjr Ай бұрын

I am considering this in 3-rail O. Should be scalable. I guess the biggest challenge would be the hinged second level - may be too heavy/bulky for one operator. Perhaps rear platform access through openings where I can reach into the mid section, or maybe smaller lift sections spread across the length.

@StevesTrains Ай бұрын

You would need to make the lift section sturdier of course and I would a couple pneumatic piston things on there to make it easier to open and close. Or maybe add some counter weights to the back of it.

@clayclutz 2 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos and I know very little about trains but this is awesome :) if I wanted to get started with N scale what’s the most budget friendly way to start? Thanks :)

@StevesTrains 2 ай бұрын

Well, the Kato starter sets are a great value for the quality you get. Bachmann sets are cheaper but i wouldn’t want to stick with the included easy track long term since it isn’t as durable and there isn’t as much variety in the track types. You can buy just the Kato track sets and then piece together trains separately (individual locomotives, cars) over time as the budget allows to spread the cost out over a longer period of time.

@TonyBurnett1492 3 ай бұрын

You soldered the whole top loop (because there was a single feeder wire), but why did you not solder the other levels? On the other levels it appears as though there are several longer sections without a feeder (esp on the bottom layer). I take it the Kato track connections do a good job maintaining electrical connectivity thru multiple track pieces?

@cloudserph 3 ай бұрын

Your vids are helping me build my small 2x3 tram layout. I haven’t bought the poplar siding boards yet but am curious about using oak veneer, the stuff that comes in rolls. I’d cut to dimension and glue to the 2 1” thick pink foam sheets I’m using to build my scene with gorilla glue. I’d still use the slats under the foam. Think this would be sturdy enough for a tabletop layout?

@StevesTrains 2 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about playing around with that stuff for some projects. I don’t know that it would be strong enough without another layer of something, but I’ve never used it so not sure. There is some size where it would probably work fine and some cutoff where it won’t but not sure where that point is.

@cloudserph 2 ай бұрын

@@StevesTrains thanks. I just bought some and it does appear fragile, but I think you’re right, some sort of reinforcement looks like it can help as it appears to split easily. On layouts with curved fascia I think this stuff will make a layout look really nice 👍

@JezMan67 2 ай бұрын

Are u selling this? It's just the perfect size. Just love it . Awesome

@StevesTrains 2 ай бұрын

Yes, but it is already going to someone once I finish my last video I want to do with it.

@larrybaughman618 2 ай бұрын

🤠🚂🖐

@markvandeven 24 күн бұрын

awesome design. Is there a way to connect the bottom to tracks in such a hinged design? I suppose it would be similar to a bridge that opens?

@StevesTrains 24 күн бұрын

It would be hard to do that of course. It would be easier with a larger layout so there was more space, but it would need to be setup like you might do a lift gate or something. Doable, but a lot more work to get a perfect track connection, especially in N scale.