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Today we are detailing the N Scale T-Trak Module that we build in last week’s episode. I love these kind of small model railroad projects because it takes a lot of barriers out from model railroading, including space, and expense!
Great video showing the club's home layout.. I've never been to the club but, have seen their traveling layout many times at the Volusia County Fairgrounds train show. That layout is all welded aluminum frames that come in on carts and depending on the room of the footprint decides which layout they will put up in less than an hour. They have so many members show up and work together like a well oiled machine. They are all super friendly and will grab a kid and put a throttle in his hand and watch their eyes light up. Can't say enough about these guys..
awsomme layout of N Scale which i own i never set up i will once i retire
also what so great about NScale you dont need a big area
the detail is awesome also
Great Video and thank you for visiting us. I will be sharing this with our club members.
Hope to see you again.
Thanks coming out to do the shot! You (and everyone) are always welcome to visit our club. I’m the Atlantic Coast Line black locos with silver passenger cars.
How many N scale clubs are there in Orlando?
Been thinking of doing a 4×4' N scale layout(space considerations. A civil war or taming the west theme.
Love your video, i have a N Scale Amtrak Superliner train it's beautiful when it's a long train.
It's a wonderful modelrailway,good detaillet!
Its always best in my opinion to work on one scene at a time. I use 1mm foam from the seller WandyFoam on eBay for my roads and crossings instead of construction paper. The other thing I like to do with the foam roads is cut cracks into them with a razor blade/xacto knife.
Great video!! Look forward to more. Glad you have a/c for your work space now.
Looks great Jimmy. Yes the heat here in the south is hot and humid. Soon as it cools down i plan on returning to the layout shed, thanks again for your work. Im going to try this t track diaroma thingy. Lol
That came out really neat looking. Couple of suggestions, Put a heat vent stack or chimney on the roof and add a bathroom vent stack. Also you can add a roof access hatch. All are a really big improvement for retail shops. Early DPM shops were missing a back door. I always add one and this kind of detailing goes a long way toward raising the bar on your modeling.
Anyway you have inspired me to give one of these a shot.
Dude I had my with listen to the part about your wife and you talk about moving your stuff and having a full fledged train room. It was the identical conversation we had lol
I found using a mustard bottle ( squeeze type) for ballast . It makes the job a whole lot easier. Just make sure you use the one with the smallest opening. I use Woodland scenics fine ballast not the medium . I also model in HO.
Module pieces are an great idea.🚂🚃🚃🇨🇦
Those magical words from the spouse "Yes you can build your layout in XYZ room."
Good video. The module looks good. Using foamie for the roof is an interesting idea. I will have to give that a try. One suggestion: after you made the holes for the trees, just place a chop stick (depending on size of the hole) in as a place holder and then add the "dirt" and ground foam. Much easier then trying to work around the trees. Next pull the tooth picks and glue in the trees. Cheers and stay safe.
I enjoyed watching the video. A lot of good tips and it looks great. FYI didn't see my name in patreons. I am a fairly new patreon.
Fun. The project is so great.
Wow, very encouraging! Really love the road you built. It helps me plan a lot for that step. Love the outdoor shot–nothing beats good old sunlight! Thanks!
Always better to have an indoor train layout. I live about as far south in Mississippi as you can. I understand a hot environment. I have a spare room for my layout and enjoy being in the AC.
What is some of the best on line stores for N scale equipment & layout supplies? I'm really wanting to start a build but want good stock. Was a HO er back in the late 70's. So I'm familiar with Atlas, Athern, & some Brass. I like this layout module. Planning.
Great video. I learnt lots in a pleasant way 🙂
Great tips! I love seeing how you (and others!) get their results. Thanks! I especially loved the little people. 🙂
Do you ever plan to weather the track?
Hey, Jimmy! Glad to see you taking the plunge into T-Trak. I've got a suggestion/request for you.
How about taking your old block signalling system (optical detection) and adding it to T-Track modules? All it needs is a cable between signals in each direction. Should be able to do it with Loconet style phone cables. your system is flexible and able to adapt to the modules being in different configurations every time they're set up.
(Most T-Trak people do right hand running. )
Jimmy,
First off to your beautiful young bride for giving up her office for your new train room/office. I am madly in love with her.
As for this episode good job. Even though there are some old time techniques you could have used to make the job simpler.
First, based on the dimensions of your mini layout, I use CHEAP shirt cardboard and dry fit or draw in the details. Then with the elements safely stashed away I cut up the cardboard to use as place markers.
When you're painting the base coat apply the gravel on to the wet paint. As the paint dries it will adhere the gravel to the base. If you feel the gravel is off color you can still add a top coat of gravel in the next step.
Now to the second layer of scenics. I.e. gravel, foam, grasses, & the like. Follow the same steps you described with the cardboard cut ups in place of the actual structures.
Now drop in your structures & major pieces in place and glue everything in place with Iso & diluted PVA. Do some minor finishing spots. Your done.
Lastly, I'm truly enjoying how you're taking these T-track layouts out to the real world for final shots. They look so much better with actual backgrounds and sun light. Way to go.
A extra hug to the DIY Diaper Duo,
Jim