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LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 11 – Track Planning & Track Laying

Posted on 10th April 20213rd December 2022
  • Layout Update
  • Track Planning
  • Trackwork

Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I finish off with the track planning and show you the track I have laid, along with a limitation I have found with the AnyRail track planning software.

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YARD DESIGN: Planning the staging yard

Posted on 14th February 20213rd December 2022
  • Layout Update
  • Track Planning

Planning is progressing well for the lower level staging yard. Using AnyRail, I’ve been trying out a few designs for the two staging yards, one for the freight and one for the Metra passenger service. While using track planning software helps a huge deal, nothing beats laying it out in […]

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LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 7 – helix test & track planning

Posted on 17th December 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
  • Layout Update
  • Track Planning
  • Trackwork

Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I do a test of the helix using a freight and passenger train, as well as giving an update on my track planning using AnyRail. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to […]

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LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 5 – track planning and helix

Posted on 20th October 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
  • Layout Research
  • Layout Update
  • Track Planning

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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