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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 19 – Adding the upper deck 1
Sep 20, 2017

Canadian Canyons Series: Part 19 – Adding the upper deck 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video, David builds the initial framework…

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 18 – Building the helix connection
Aug 20, 2017

Canadian Canyons Series: Part 18 – Building the helix connection

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The track, wiring, and electronics are finally in…

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 5 – Wide open spaces
May 20, 2017

Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 5 – Wide open spaces

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David is back to the basement for more…

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 11 – Laying track on the helix
May 20, 2017

Canadian Canyons Series: Part 11 – Laying track on the helix

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With the helix of our N scale Canadian…

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 10 – Helix fundamentals
May 20, 2017

Canadian Canyons Series: Part 10 – Helix fundamentals

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Our N scale project railroad is relatively small,…

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 4 – Punching holes in things
Apr 20, 2017

Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 4 – Punching holes in things

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Yes, David punches through the backdrop of the…

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How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 2 Adding Track
Apr 20, 2017

How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 2 Adding Track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone started this all-new MRVP mini-series by…

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How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 3 Elevations and turnouts
Apr 20, 2017

How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 3 Elevations and turnouts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Modeler Gerry Leone wraps up his track-planning mini-series…

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How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part  1 Getting Started
Apr 20, 2017

How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 1 Getting Started

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page So you’ve got a plan in mind for…

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 4 – Alignment pins and additions
Mar 20, 2017

Canadian Canyons Series: Part 4 – Alignment pins and additions

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Connecting plates and frame sections are in place.…

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 6 – Expanding the benchwork and raising the grade
Mar 20, 2017

Canadian Canyons Series: Part 6 – Expanding the benchwork and raising the grade

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Here’s proof that even the best-laid plans can…

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 3 – Layout legs and groundhogs
Mar 20, 2017

Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 3 – Layout legs and groundhogs

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, David Popp attaches legs to…

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