Modeling Roads // 2x4 N Scale Project Layout

How I built the roads on the 2x4 N Scale project layout. Roads were built using a combination of joint compound (plaster), styrene, and Gator Board.
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[@sergioarroyoguerrero5434]

Modeling roads in the N scale layout. Good job.

[@markg890]

Hey Steve I really love this layout a lot. It's inspired me to start sketching out something similar. Something you might consider: A passenger platform between the first level tracks so you can do passenger operations. You could even add a bridge and staircase to the upper level.

[@StevesTrains]

Yeah, that would have been a great addition! Hard to add now but I’ll do something like that next time I do a concept like this.

[@Highwayman777]

Inspiring layout, coming along nicely. I enjoy these small(er) layouts.

[@ajmayowskijr]

Very nice Steve

[@RobParkerProductions]

Great video!!!

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

👍🤠👍

[@andycrawford9870]

Is gatorboard available in large home stores like Home Depot? By any other names? Asking from Canada.

[@StevesTrains]

Not really sure. It is used a lot for art displays so probably some big art supply type stores will have it. I bought mine on Amazon.

[@loispadgett6306]

Going to look for some gator board. Thanks for sharing this was great help. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@shawnpowell5876]

Great video and tutorial of the roads you were making and adding details with the weathering powders. You're a genius when it comes to these N scale layouts! The more I watch these videos the more i wished ida done an N scale layout! Thanks again Steve for sharing your videos with us along with your PRICELESS time and effort! Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA.

[@raymondmarkesteijn3198]

Nice to see the layout come to life

[@StevesTrains]

A lot more progress shown in the video this Tuesday.