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Olympia Projects

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 13 | Passenger car modifications
Jun 26, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 13 | Passenger car modifications

David returns to the task of pulling the painted parts and pieces together…all in manner that ensures the passenger car…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 12 | Paint stripper. Retaining wall. Tunnel centered.
May 15, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 12 | Paint stripper. Retaining wall. Tunnel centered.

Our host proves that you don’t have to focus on just one thing for great lengths to find the fun…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 11 | Installing a rock wall
Apr 19, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 11 | Installing a rock wall

In this episode, our host intentionally works his way between a rock and a hard place! The tough stuff starts…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 10 | Installing Tortoise switch motors
Mar 30, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 10 | Installing Tortoise switch motors

Host David Popp promises to show you the easiest way you’ll ever see to install a Tortoise by Circuitron Switch…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 9 | On the right track
Mar 15, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 9 | On the right track

After host David Popp cleans up a few foibles around the cork roadbed, he turns to the task of modifying…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 8 | Time for trackwork
Feb 23, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 8 | Time for trackwork

Host David Popp has the track and cork roadbed in hand, so he’s all set for trackwork! Following good construction…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 7 | Ambient sounds for Sand Creek
Feb 9, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 7 | Ambient sounds for Sand Creek

David works to put all the right sounds in all the right places on his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout.…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control
Jan 20, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control

With underside wiring in place, David returns front and center at the side of his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout.…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 5 | Updates and wiring
Jan 6, 2023

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 5 | Updates and wiring

This time around, our intrepid host lets anxious viewers see all the progress he’s made to prepare the O scale…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 4 | Cutting curves and building backdrops
Dec 22, 2022

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 4 | Cutting curves and building backdrops

David has cleared the deck and marked his track configuration on the plywood, so he’s ready to cut things to…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 3 | Cutting holes in things
Dec 8, 2022

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 3 | Cutting holes in things

Can’t you just tell by the pile of materials, supplies, and tools on David’s workbench? Progress is being made on…

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 2 | Starting the new section
Nov 22, 2022

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 2 | Starting the new section

With a basic frame in place, host David Popp shares plans to build up the latest section of his On30…

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