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Month: October 2020

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 18 years of model train layout gone in 28 seconds!

Posted on 26th October 202017th December 2020
  • Layout Update

Something to keep you occupied till my next video…from the archives – dismantling my old Rochelle Intermodal layout to make way for my new BNSF Chicago Sub layout…18 years of layout gone in 28 seconds! I tore down my old layout just over a year ago…and the new one is […]

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What’s in the box?

Posted on 26th October 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
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What’s in the box? Unboxing video coming later this week…the helix has arrived!

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LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 5 – track planning and helix

Posted on 20th October 20203rd December 2022
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Following on from my fourth video, in Episode 5 I finally start on my track planning, beginning with the helix, which will be the anchor point from where the track planning starts. Follow on as I explain why I’m doing this, as well as what track I have chosen for […]

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New video coming soon…

Posted on 14th October 20203rd December 2022
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Just working on a new video – track planning is just starting – and these will be playing a part in it…be sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming video to find out more!

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