​​In 2022 I com[pleted my Scenic Ridge layout kit (from Woodland Scenics).​ Next , I finished a more ambitious 80" x 36" layout, the Conejos Valley Railroad, and are now working on a more ambitious L-shaped layout, the Sant Fe Northern.
Welcome to
Dean's N-Scale Trains
In my YouTube video channel, Dean's N-Scale Trains I talk about my N-scale hobby's history where I have designed and built three N-Scale layouts, buildings, and rolling stock. I began the channel over two years ago and have produced close to 100 videos describing three layouts (one still under construction).
Some of the subjects I included in my series of videos include:
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using servos as switch motors to control your switches (also called turnouts (USA) or points (British countries)
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control boards for switches
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scenery methods
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layout design
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electronics for model railroading​​
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Building Models with
3D Printed Parts and Die-Cut Printed Paper
I like to use 3D printers (both PLA and resin) plus paper die-cutting machine to make my building models. To the right are examples of models I have made; the techniques used can be seen in a video I have produced showing how I design and create my models.
Warren Truss Assembled
​​In 2022 we finished a construction series on the Scenic Ridge layout kit (from Woodland Scenics).​ Check it out! Then, we finished a more ambitious 80" x 36" layout, the Conejos Valley Railroad, and are now working on a more ambitious L-shaped layout, the Sant Fe Northern.
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