Repurposing a layout scene for the N scale State Line Route layout is the focus of this episode.
First, Cody Grivno borrows a few structures from an old T-Trak module to help build up an all-new scene for the layout. Next, he shows how to prepare the new site to fit the assembled structured in the available terrain. Lastly, Cody shares how to apply details and other finishing touches that help blend the additions into the model railroad.
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The State Line Route in N scale is a mid-sized stand-alone model railroad inspired by the legendary HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, a large-room layout built more than 20 years ago by Model Railroader staff and their friends. The series began on Trains.com in July 2021 and covers the construction process from initial overview and planning to building benchwork, scenery, and more.
MR&T model kits are available for your layout in HO and N scales a the Kalmbach Hobby Store.
Is this the last Episode in this series? It seems that there needs to be a finalization Episode, where we see the final layout as it appears in the May 2022 MR. Also it would be nice to see it operating. Not necessarily an operating session, but at least trains traversing the entire layout and a few switching moves.
I really liked this episode since this is what modelers do a lot. I have also reused a lot of parts and scenes from older layouts on my current layout.
great show
In the beginning, I noticed David’s apron was on inside-out. Oh well, got it right next scene!