Working on adding track to the Western Avenue yard. Unfortunately have not had time to do an update video as have been away, but I’ll try get a quick one out soon.
LAYOUT UPDATE: Signals
Well, a tiny update is better than no update! I’ve installed my first two Showcase Miniatures hooded signals, connected via a Digitrax SE8C signal decoder. They look amazing! I’ve also been working on the main Western Avenue board, all track buses in place, along with accessory bus and LocoNet cable. Next is to start laying track. I’ll hopefully get an update video done next week…have literally had no time to shoot any video this past month..! Mind you, I hadn’t done any work on the layout till last week!
LAYOUT UPDATE: Finally…back to the layout!
After a quiet month on the layout building progress, I finally had some time to get back to work! Wiring up the main Western Avenue Yard board (including the Western Avenue Metra Station), ready for the track laying. Printed out the latest track plan (although added another yard track in front after printing this), testing out the turnout positions to make sure nothing interferes with the location of the switch machines. All good to go!
TUTORIAL: Showcase Miniatures N Scale Type D Signal Build
In this video I take you through the steps of how to build the new Showcase Miniatures N Scale Type D Hooded Signal. The parts used to build this signal are now available to purchase from the Showcase Miniatures website: https://www.showcaseminiatures.net/
PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: Showcase Miniatures Type D Hooded Signal
An exciting new product line has just been announced! Showcase Miniatures, well known for their quality HO and N scale vehicles, buildings and signals, have just released their N scale Type D Hooded Signals, perfect for modern outline model railroads – finally we can have modern prototype signals on our N scale layouts. This kit is actually 3 separate items (purchased individually), meaning you can customise it as you want, whether you want a single head on a mast, double head, just use the signal heads on a gantry…the choice is yours. Here is a short introduction to this signal […]
LAYOUT UPDATE: Weekend layout update
Managed to get a few projects done this weekend #acoupleofhoursaweekendFinished installing the LED lighting for the lower staging yard. Really happy with how this looks – just shows how important layout lighting is.I also installed decoders in 2 of my Metra MP36PH’s and tested my Amtrak advanced consisting as those two locos will always run together. Just need to sort the speed matching now.
LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 19 – Layout lights and video top-downs
Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I show you two projects – installing lighting under the 1st level to light up the lower staging yard, and the new frame I’ve built to shoot top-down videos for this channel. Be sure to view my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/chicagosubnscale as I will be adding photos and updates to that as I build my new layout. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagosubnscale/
LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 18 – Electronics, Track Testing and Test Run!
Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I show you the electronics under the Western Avenue yard board (east end), take you through a test run of the track work and finally run a train all the way from staging right up to the Western Avenue yard level! Be sure to view my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/chicagosubnscale as I will be adding photos and updates to that as I build my new layout. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagosubnscale/
VEHICLES UPDATE: Holiday projects: N scale vehicles
A few small projects I’ve taken down to our apartment on the coast… Showcase Miniatures Local Delivery Truck and Donkey Forklift. I have a few more of their trucks to do – will paint and add detail parts when I get back home in a few days
LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 17 – a Rusty Underpass and Freight Yard Update
Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I give you an update on the Western Avenue yard board and the progress of my road underpass project. Be sure to view my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/chicagosubnscale as I will be adding photos and updates to that as I build my new layout. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagosubnscaleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagosubnscale