Scenic Ridge Construction
This is a series of YouTube videos which shows you how to easily build a small railroad 3' x6' layout using the Woodland Scenic Scenic Ridge layout kit which is based on foam board construction techniques. The series is aimed at the beginner, but has a number of hints and tricks for the seasoned model railroader. So far, I have published three of the seven-part series of videos and two smaller support videos. Check them out on the right side of this page!
The outline of this video series is as follows:
1. Introduction to Layout and Base Construction
2. Track Laying and Wiring
3. Switches (Turnouts) and Switch (Turnout) Motors
4. Outer Walls and Fascia Boards
5. Bridges and Tunnels
6. Mountain and Terrain Supports, Plaster Cloth, and Rocks
7. Roads and Buildings
8.Scenic Ridge Final Scenery, Ballast, Tunnel Portals, Landscape, and Rocks
I have been building and running train layouts, from Lionel, to G-, to HO, and now to N-Scale since 1948. I began designing, producing, and selling kits and assembled structures (primarily in N-Scale) a couple of year ago but have droppedf that line.
I currently publish my construction results on my YouTube channel, Dean's N-Scale Trains. Please check it out. You can contact me directly at
Dean Carstens
Trains by Dean
122 La Senda Dr
White, Rock, NM 87547
