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Steve's Trains
United States
Registrace 8. 03. 2011
I produce videos on model trains, particularly HO and N scale, with a focus on building small and portable train layouts. I generally sell the small layouts that I build, so feel free to contact me if you are ever interested in eventually purchasing a layout that I am currently building. I'm also working to improve my tutorials on scenery, structures, and other types of modeling work.
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Model Railroad Resources Update
A look at all the new model railroad related resources I’ve added to my resources page here: www.steves-trains.com/post/resources
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TRAIN SETS:
►T Gauge Sets: www.vcshobbies.com/product-ca...
►Z Scale Sets: ztrackcenter.com/starter-sets
►N Scale Kato Amtrack Set: amzn.to/3iyCbBt
►N Scale Kato Super Chief Set: amzn.to/3B4ISS7
►Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 1: amzn.to/3B61UHF
►Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 2: amzn.to/3Y5hflZ
►More Kato Track Sets: amzn.to/3OYcZQJ
►HO Scale Rail Chief Train Set: amzn.to/3OVJizQ
►O Scale Lionel Polar Express Train Set: amzn.to/3EQLcNu
►O Scale Lionel Hogwarts Express Train Set: amzn.to/3Y5hM7t
KATO TRACK:
►Kato Unitrack (N Scale): amzn.to/3kl9msS
►Kato Unitrack (HO Scale): amzn.to/3kl9msS
CONTROLLERS:
►Battery Powered Controllers that work great for N scale too: amzn.to/3umqFfa
►Awesome DCC Starter System: amzn.to/3gZVbbp
LAYOUT KIT:
►HO Scale Grand Valley Kit: amzn.to/3uiPvN1 (my first adult railroad project)
►Track set for Grand Valley Kit: amzn.to/3VPyzsS
►Building set for Grand Valley Kit: amzn.to/3F1b8WQ
►N Scale Scenic Ridge Kit: woodlandscenics.woodlandsceni...
►N Scale building set: amzn.to/3BsZMu3
TOOLS:
►Bench top hot wire cutter: amzn.to/3Voq1tk
►My Filament 3D Printer (upgraded version): amzn.to/3Uroph6
►Snap-off Blade Utility Knife: amzn.to/3OXM1cj
►Cordless Dremel Set: amzn.to/3VO86Mm
►My DeWalt cordless drill: amzn.to/3gW5i18
►My Dewalt cordless saw (current version): amzn.to/3H73Jbo
►My Dewalt cordless miter saw: amzn.to/3VNnzfL
►My DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer: amzn.to/3XBvltD
►Speed Squares: amzn.to/3IxfJ6h
►Hot glue gun: amzn.to/3ZFcTmk
More Items:
►NEC PowerCab: amzn.to/3acwox9
►Digitrax DS74 Units: amzn.to/3M7KBbW
►Push Buttons: amzn.to/3M9eEQG
As an Amazon affiliate, I receive a commission on any products purchased through Amazon links.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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Want to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee!
www.buymeacoffee.com/stephenstrum
Check out my website: www.steves-trains.com
TRAIN SETS:
►T Gauge Sets: www.vcshobbies.com/product-ca...
►Z Scale Sets: ztrackcenter.com/starter-sets
►N Scale Kato Amtrack Set: amzn.to/3iyCbBt
►N Scale Kato Super Chief Set: amzn.to/3B4ISS7
►Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 1: amzn.to/3B61UHF
►Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 2: amzn.to/3Y5hflZ
►More Kato Track Sets: amzn.to/3OYcZQJ
►HO Scale Rail Chief Train Set: amzn.to/3OVJizQ
►O Scale Lionel Polar Express Train Set: amzn.to/3EQLcNu
►O Scale Lionel Hogwarts Express Train Set: amzn.to/3Y5hM7t
KATO TRACK:
►Kato Unitrack (N Scale): amzn.to/3kl9msS
►Kato Unitrack (HO Scale): amzn.to/3kl9msS
CONTROLLERS:
►Battery Powered Controllers that work great for N scale too: amzn.to/3umqFfa
►Awesome DCC Starter System: amzn.to/3gZVbbp
LAYOUT KIT:
►HO Scale Grand Valley Kit: amzn.to/3uiPvN1 (my first adult railroad project)
►Track set for Grand Valley Kit: amzn.to/3VPyzsS
►Building set for Grand Valley Kit: amzn.to/3F1b8WQ
►N Scale Scenic Ridge Kit: woodlandscenics.woodlandsceni...
►N Scale building set: amzn.to/3BsZMu3
TOOLS:
►Bench top hot wire cutter: amzn.to/3Voq1tk
►My Filament 3D Printer (upgraded version): amzn.to/3Uroph6
►Snap-off Blade Utility Knife: amzn.to/3OXM1cj
►Cordless Dremel Set: amzn.to/3VO86Mm
►My DeWalt cordless drill: amzn.to/3gW5i18
►My Dewalt cordless saw (current version): amzn.to/3H73Jbo
►My Dewalt cordless miter saw: amzn.to/3VNnzfL
►My DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer: amzn.to/3XBvltD
►Speed Squares: amzn.to/3IxfJ6h
►Hot glue gun: amzn.to/3ZFcTmk
More Items:
►NEC PowerCab: amzn.to/3acwox9
►Digitrax DS74 Units: amzn.to/3M7KBbW
►Push Buttons: amzn.to/3M9eEQG
As an Amazon affiliate, I receive a commission on any products purchased through Amazon links.
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Goodbye to the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout // Shipping it in a Crate
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed 16 hodinami
I built a wood crate to ship the 2’x4’ N scale train layout across the country. How I built the crate and packed the layout, plus some final footage of the layout. Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/6aZTKFo_730teGKjWnwYmg.htmljoin Want to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/stephenstrum Check out my website: www.steves-trains.com TRA...
Bonus 2’x4’ Scale Layout Footage
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed dnem
These are the final videos and photos I took of the 2’x4’ N scale project layout before packing it up in a crate and shipping it across the country. You can see how I packed up and shipped the layout in my Tuesday June 11th 2024 video. Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/6aZTKFo_730teGKjWnwYmg.htmljoin Want to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee! www.buyme...
How to Model a Big Pine Tree // Big Pine Mine
zhlédnutí 895Před 14 dny
How to model a great looking two foot tall pine tree using basswood for the trunk, JTT tree branches, and some static grass. JTT tree branches: amzn.to/4bGq5gm 1/2” by 2’ bass wood: amzn.to/3R3MdZu Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/6aZTKFo_730teGKjWnwYmg.htmljoin Want to help support the channel with a one-time donation? Buy me a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/s...
N Scale Locomotive that Runs Like a Dream // Atlas GP15
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed 21 dnem
I picked up a DC versio of an Atlas GP15 and then added a TCS drop in decoder along with one of their small Keep Alive capacitors and ended up with a locomotive that runs incredibly well, even through insulated turnouts and areas of slightly dirty track. Atlas GP15 ►Trainworld: www.trainworld.com/atlas-40004992-gp15-1-union-pacific-baby-wings-696-atlas-40004992.html ►Midwest Model RR: midwestmo...
Operating Session on the 2’x4’ N Scale Layout
zhlédnutí 3KPřed 28 dny
A look at an operating session with a switch list on the 2’x4’ N Scale project layout. Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/6aZTKFo_730teGKjWnwYmg.htmljoin Want to support with a one time donation? Buy me a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/stephenstrum Check out my website: www.steves-trains.com Note that while I have amazon affiliate links for most products, often y...
On30 Project Layout: Part 2 // Base Scenery
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed měsícem
Building the base scenery on the small On30 layout. The layout base is an Ironworks Models Kit: ►Layout base: www.ironworksmodels.com/products/micro-layout-table-for-model-railroad-base-25x21-5-oval ►Sculptamold: amzn.to/4b9wEYs Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/6aZTKFo_730teGKjWnwYmg.htmljoin Want to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee...
Start to Finish Build of a Simple Z Scale Switching Layout
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed měsícem
This is just a compilation of the two videos showing the building of this small Z scale switching layout. Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/6aZTKFo_730teGKjWnwYmg.htmljoin Looking for other ways to help support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/stephenstrum Check out my website: www.steves-trains.com Note that while I have Amazon affiliate lin...
Cure Train Blindness // Choo Choo Vision
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Cure Train Blindness // Choo Choo Vision
Help Me Find More Modelers Selling Goods and Services
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Help Me Find More Modelers Selling Goods and Services
Building a 2'x4' N Scale Layout From Start to Finish: Series Compilation
zhlédnutí 21KPřed 2 měsíci
Building a 2'x4' N Scale Layout From Start to Finish: Series Compilation
The Last Piece // O Gauge Switching Layout Track Plan
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The Last Piece // O Gauge Switching Layout Track Plan
Action Packed N Scale Layout in 2x4 Feet - The Layout is Done!
zhlédnutí 37KPřed 2 měsíci
Action Packed N Scale Layout in 2x4 Feet - The Layout is Done!
On30 Project Layout Part 1 // Ironworks Models Layout Kit
zhlédnutí 4,8KPřed 3 měsíci
On30 Project Layout Part 1 // Ironworks Models Layout Kit
Comparing Model Train Scales: T, Z, N, TT, HO, S, O, G Scales
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 3 měsíci
Comparing Model Train Scales: T, Z, N, TT, HO, S, O, G Scales
My Workspace and How I Make My Videos
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 4 měsíci
My Workspace and How I Make My Videos
Easy Battery Powered Train Control for the 2x4 Top Level
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed 4 měsíci
Easy Battery Powered Train Control for the 2x4 Top Level
N Scale Layout Structures Done! // Modeling Tips & Tricks
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 4 měsíci
N Scale Layout Structures Done! // Modeling Tips & Tricks
A Nice Set of Legs for the N Scale Layout
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 5 měsíci
A Nice Set of Legs for the N Scale Layout
Kato Silver Streak N Scale Passenger Train
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 5 měsíci
Kato Silver Streak N Scale Passenger Train
Top 5 Power Tools for Model Railroaders
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Top 5 Power Tools for Model Railroaders
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Wow, thanks for adding this resource page. The most useful video I've seen in a long time was adding a keep alive to a dcc decoder. Do you have any other videos on how to locate the bridge rectifier for accurate keep alive installation?
For European model shops there is Modellbahn Union (all scales) and their sister store DM-Toys (N scale)!
No way would I be standing or sitting on a stool long enough to do work like this. My body won’t do it. Sign me up for working on the floor, too, like generations of Japanese crafts people - even old ones. I get that some folks can’t, but if you’re comfortable, go for it.
Cool video!
but now fema knows were your stash is at so they can come shoot your dog, and take every thing from you. and arrest you and any family…if you survive there assault. but then into a fema prison camp. if it is not a prison . then you should be allowed to leave.
awesome
What scale would u use hot wheels as cars?
Fleischmann Profigleis tracks are also good,
Did you think about using Peco N track..?
It am truly impressed with the work you do on a garage floor. Seeing the final product you would think you had a complete wood shop . Great job great videos
Love this! thanks for sharing Steve - the table on wheels is fantastic for small spaces and working in a space with lots of light to work on small details. Building my first n track soon
So I had to ask you how many years it took you to build that little layout was just curious
Deixa eu te mostrar minha maquete, 70% dela é dentro da madeira, vc vai gostar
why don't you go modular and try s scale almost same size and get a lot more space
Love this 'little build' thanks for sharing Steve - may be doing something similar myself as my first set
Safety first! Perfect job 🛠️🤩👍👍👍
As someone new to the hobby and have a very small area to create a layout thanks for sharing - new sub today
Looks like fun.
Much thanks, Steve!
Bro I fucking NEED to make one of these
Does anyone know if there is a dcc controller that can remotely control up to 8 turn outs? Or are the dcc controllers only for trains and only wired?
What layouts next on your list? I’m looking at starting one based on the MRR Salt lake route.
That is not building, that is assembling. I want to know how to build.
I've also seen Velcro used for this.
Very nice. I have been using magnets for years to hold down not only buildings but hills and other scenic features like mountains. Really, anything one might want to pull off of the layout when one needs to move it or store it away for any reason.
I envy whoever bought this from you.
Great video - very useful for anyone moving house too.
The Pink Panther is grateful for your continued patronage.
Beautiful layout.
Saying goodbye to a model railway what an extraordinary idea for video. Keep up the great work.
Hey Tornado! Can you wait while I move my car?
If there is any risk for tornadoes on a given day I make sure the car is far enough forward to where we can get in easily. There is plenty of room behind the car to get in without issue. Obviously if you had a pickup or something in there it would be an issue.
Very impressive, Steve! There's a part of me that wishes I could afford you, but then I wouldn't have the fun of building my own layout!
Oh no, now you need to build another one!!
That was very awesome to see how you made the box and what you did to protect it in shipping. Thanks for sharing it with us. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖
Kind of had to build a layout just to ship the layout.
You did a great job of packing it up, could you imagine keeping every layout you have built you need a bigger house
Yep!
Very impressive. And cool to see the process.
I picked up a few good tips from watching this video which I will try on my own shelf layout. Thank you for sharing.
I hope this isn't the end of your channel.
No, almost all layouts I build are for other people and shipped out afterwards. However, some I keep for quite a while if they aren’t built for another person right from the start. Lots more projects upcoming. I can’t keep them all anyways since I don’t have the space.
@@StevesTrains Can you make a layout where everything makes sounds? Being blind, I enjoy almost anything that makes sounds. I probably won't buy it, but it would be fun to listen to everything going on in the videos you make of it.
Very nice 👍🏻
Wow ... Who ever bought this got enough foam to start another layout!!! 🤣 ...... Shipping cost .... $998.99 US Dollars 😳
This is true!
Exception in all respects. You have just about demonstrated every aspects of the hobby and proven that a small layout can be as challenging and satisfying as it's larger conterpart.
As a pedestrian, I'd be scared by the speed of the tram
The tram likes to intimidate the town folk.
@@StevesTrains 🤣🤣🤣
How about true scale...
This would have been a better video if you had identical trains for your examples.
Absolutely, but that is incredible hard to do. I did a bit better with the follow up video that has T, Z, N, TT, HO, S, O, G but still not perfect by far.
❤
Pretty awesome Steve!
Amazing details everywhere is impressive! Great layout 😃
Thanks for this video. I actually found the smaller loop to be a good foundation for my first layout. I have the loop ready to go and I am thinking of building it as a steel mill with a single switcher and a short flat car that I can stack some steel beams on.