Family Train Layout: episode 3 – laying and wiring track

Family Train Layout laying and wiring track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that the foam base for the Family Train Layout is in place, David shows how to expand the basic train set oval of track and connect the wires required to power the trains. Would you like to learn more about how to […]

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Family Train Layout: episode 5 – adding hills and trees

Family Train Layout adding hills and trees

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this fifth and final installment of the Family Train Layout project, David shows viewers how to spruce up the railroad by adding a vacuum-formed hill, trees, and other small details. Would you like to learn more about how to get started in the […]

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Family Train Layout: episode 4 – Install buildings and roads

Family Train Layout install buildings and roads

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David shows viewers how to add roads and other paved areas to the surface of the Family Train Layout. He then shares tips for placing and permanently securing various structures. Would you like to learn more about how to get started in the great […]

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Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Boston & Albany RR

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Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel FasTrack Minimum curve: O-36 Originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Boston & Albany RR Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Boston & Albany RR components […]

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Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Frisco Railroad

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Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: MTH RealTrax Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Frisco Railroad Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Frisco Railroad components […]

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Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Sedona & Bryce Canyon RR

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Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-27 Originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Sedona & Bryce Canyon RR Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Sedona & Bryce Canyon RR components […]

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Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: The Omaha Road

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Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Atlas O Minimum curve: O-36 Originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: The Omaha Road Parts List   […]

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