During the February blizzard of 2022, we created a Kato Unitrack loop layout that was 135 feet in length. It’s all DC. The ends each had a separate power supply that was turned to a slower speed, to prevent derailments.
New Garden Train
With company coming for Easter weekend, I had to put away the N Scale layout. With the table cleared, it was a good time to get the new garden train out of the box. Actually, it was a bunch of
Four Track Double Reverse
This Kato Unitrack All DC layout is 4×8 feet. There are four tracks that are interconnected with WX310 double crossovers. The beginning of the video shows how one train can traverse all four tracks in one giant lap. Since I
3D Printed Layout
Last Christmas I picked up a 3D printer. After watching way too many YouTube videos about 3D printers, I went with the Ender 3 v2. It is reliable yet inexpensive. The printing resolution is good enough for an N Scale
Dola, Ohio, 1922
Mrs. Trusty’s great grandfather retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1946. He lived in Dola, Ohio, and the train stopped in his backyard to pick him up for work every day. Chances are good that Grandpa Henry would have known
Easy Reverse Loop – Kato Unitrack All DC
Many people have asked how to wire a reverse loop. This video shows the easy way, using common components you probably already have. Two Power SuppliesKato 24-816 Insulated UniJoiner ($5 per pack)Kato 24-827 3-Way Extension Cord ($5) All of my
SCARM Tutorial using Kato N Scale
I have used SCARM to design all my layouts. The free version permits a layout with up to 100 pieces of track. This tutorial shows how to use the free version to create an interesting layout and generate a parts
Giant v11 & v16 Kato N Scale Layout
This is my first layout in the new room that comes close to using all the available space. If I moved some furniture, I could add another five feet to the layout, but I have plenty of space without doing
Christmas Train 2021
This year the music for the Christmas Train video was created by Liberty-Benton’s Fermata the Blue.
2021 Christmas Tree Train
The new house has enough room for a train around the Christmas Tree. Here is the old Lionel Christmas Train, with some extra Fastrack added, to make what I call the Christmas Tree Pretzel layout. Download the SCARM file here.