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Track Planning

Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5
Aug 1, 2021

Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5

Host Steve Brown continues to pave the way in and around the tracks of his N scale layout. See how…

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Introducing the MR&T State Line Route in N scale, Episode 1
Jul 29, 2021

Introducing the MR&T State Line Route in N scale, Episode 1

Trains.com and Model Railroader magazine unite to launch an all-new project railroad! Series host David Popp leads the way into…

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Back on Track: Planning a switching area, Episode 9
Jul 9, 2021

Back on Track: Planning a switching area, Episode 9

Back on Track gets back to the track! In this episode, host Gerry Leone shares his plans and process for…

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Back on Track: Painting & installing a backdrop, Episode 8
Jul 9, 2021

Back on Track: Painting & installing a backdrop, Episode 8

Bound and determined to build it better than his previous layout, Gerry walks through his evolved process for handling the…

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Back on Track: Fixing a few helix flaws, Episode 7
Jul 9, 2021

Back on Track: Fixing a few helix flaws, Episode 7

Series host Gerry Leone is definitely playing catch up in this episode, as he works to patch up a minor…

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Make dirt roads using drywall mud, Episode 4
Jun 11, 2021

Make dirt roads using drywall mud, Episode 4

Our humble host, Steve Brown, shows how he planned and “paved” the roads to success on his N scale layout.…

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Shaping a signature structure, Episode 3
Jun 11, 2021

Shaping a signature structure, Episode 3

Steve “Regular Guy” Brown focuses on a kitbashed building that represents a signature structure on his N scale depiction of…

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Back on Track: Finishing the helix, Episode 6
May 6, 2021

Back on Track: Finishing the helix, Episode 6

As the world and Gerry’s helix continues to turn, he deals with its ups and downs. See how he works…

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Back on Track: Building benchwork and beginning stage of a helix, Episode 5
May 6, 2021

Back on Track: Building benchwork and beginning stage of a helix, Episode 5

Even with a little help from a friend, host Gerry Leone still struggles with benchwork construction. But after setting joists…

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Back on Track: Helix construction prep work, Episode 4
May 6, 2021

Back on Track: Helix construction prep work, Episode 4

With design issues behind him, Gerry begins building the components of a four-turn helix. Even though math is involved in…

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Scale it Down, with Steve Brown (Trailer)
Apr 23, 2021

Scale it Down, with Steve Brown (Trailer)

It’s My Railroad star Steve Brown is hosting a new series on Trains.com focused on keeping model railroading small. N-scale…

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Back on Track, with Gerry Leone (Trailer)
Apr 23, 2021

Back on Track, with Gerry Leone (Trailer)

Host and star of MRVP’s Off the Rails, Gerry Leone, is returning to Trains.com with a new series on building…

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