Category: Performance Layout Episodes
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Episode 13: Complete 3×8 Performance Track!
Hey Everybody! I’ve just finished building my 3×8 N Scale “Performance Track” Train Layout, and I’m glad to share what I did! This project took me about 5 months to complete. It’s my second train layout; my goal in building this one was to do all the stuff I couldn’t do with my 4×8 Scenic…
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #12: Layout Update!
Hey Everybody! Here’s an update to the Performance Track. I decided to change out the Auto-reversing loop modules, added a little cosmetic piece and I’m running 3 trains to show it off. Come check it out!
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #11: Silhouette Mountain Background
Hey Everybody! If you’ve been following the build of my Performance Track, you know my main objective in design is a perfect track that’s super easy to keep clean. This layered background of mountain silhouettes fits my needs, and was easy enough for a beginner like me to create. I used Woodland Scenics Styrofoam and…
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #10: Adding Two Reverse Switches
Hey Everybody! I’m adding two different reverse loop switch modules to my N Scale Performance Track, the Digitrax AR1 and the MRC AD520. Let’s see how these switches work!
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #8: UPDATED 3×8 Track DCC Layout
Hey Everybody! Here’s my FINAL version of my 3×8, N scale DCC train layout made with Kato Unitrack with 4 separate mainlines, 2 reversing loops, 6 crossovers and 9 turnouts, almost 1,500 inches of track (125 feet!) in this episode I go into detail on how I plan to build the layout including how I’m…
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #7: Baseboard Painted!
Hey Everybody! I’ve painted the baseboard for my 3×8 layout. It looks pretty good for my first try at a project like this— come check it out and thanks for your support! #decoart
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James’ N Scale Train Layout— Performance Track! Episode #6: Priming 3×8 Baseboard with Chalky Gesso
Here’s episode #6, it’s short because nobody wants to watch a video of such an unglamorous subject for too long!
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #5: Plaster Blaster (part 2!)
Here’s Episode #5, posted on September 1, 2022. We’ve caught up!
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James’ N Scale Train Layout Project— Performance Track! Episode #1: New 3×8 N Scale Layout
I know that a model train layout is never finished, but I am nonetheless working on a new 8×3 layout, which I began earlier this summer. It’s what I call a “performance track” because this design will allow me to run my trains on flat track at greater speeds than I can on my current…
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