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State Line

State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14
Dec 4, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14

Learn how David and Rene use materials such as foam, paper, and plaster sheets to begin forming the terrain on…

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State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13
Nov 20, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13

In this episode, David demonstrates how to paint a gradient blue-sky backdrop for the State Line Route N scale layout.…

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State Line Route in N scale: Modifying structures to fit your layout, Episode 12
Nov 10, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Modifying structures to fit your layout, Episode 12

Structures for our State Line Route N scale layout keep rolling in! In this episode, David gives a peek at…

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State Line Route in N scale: Painting trackwork, Episode 11
Nov 4, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Painting trackwork, Episode 11

Our State Line Route layout is almost ready for scenery, but first there’s track detailing and painting to be done!…

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State Line Route in N scale: Installing a DCC system, Episode 10
Oct 28, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Installing a DCC system, Episode 10

David installs a Digitrax Evolution Express command system on our State Line Route layout. Follow along as David guides you…

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State Line Route in N scale: Installing fascia, Episode 9
Oct 14, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Installing fascia, Episode 9

David shows how he attached fascia to the State Line Route N scale layout to give it a more finished…

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State Line Route in N scale: Wiring a layout for DC power, Episode 8
Oct 7, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Wiring a layout for DC power, Episode 8

After a quick update with Jenny to see how her Walther’s bungalow kit is coming along, David gets to work…

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State Line Route in N scale: Bridge installation and laying curved track, Episode 7
Sep 24, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Bridge installation and laying curved track, Episode 7

In this episode, David’s projects include repairing benchwork, installing a bridge, and laying curved track sections.  Tune in for David’s…

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State Line Route in N scale: Laying down track, Episode 6
Sep 15, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Laying down track, Episode 6

After sanding the cork roadbed, David is ready to lay track on the State Line Route N scale layout. His…

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State Line Route in N scale: Laying down cork roadbed, Episode 5
Sep 2, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Laying down cork roadbed, Episode 5

David works Rene and Sammi into the layout construction rotation. To start, David puts finishing touches on the subroadbed. He…

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State Line Route in N scale: Adding layout elevations, Episode 4
Aug 26, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Adding layout elevations, Episode 4

Time to turn a flat tabletop into a layout with aesthetically pleasing elevations and undulations. But before David gets too…

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State Line Route in N scale: Building legs for a layout, Episode 3
Aug 20, 2021

State Line Route in N scale: Building legs for a layout, Episode 3

David and Jenny jump right into the assembly of the removeable, wood legs and braces used to elevate the L-girder…

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