More Ideas for an N Scale Layout on a Door

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Steve's Trains

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@Jasper_4444 3 ай бұрын

The switching back and forth between the raw track plan and the "landscaped" plan, really clarifies things well.

@jscott1320 21 күн бұрын

Kunihiko Ikeda's layouts designs are absolutely beautiful. I purchased both books and I recommend them. The only problem is that I want to build them all. I really like the Brooks Terminal R.R. layout. Once I get one layout under my belt, I might start collecting the pieces for one of Ikeda's designs.

@StevesTrains 14 күн бұрын

Yeah, they are all amazing!

@weserman95 3 ай бұрын

funny im running my "desk express" train(which is a N scale layout on a computer desk) while watching this!

@flakstruk-8481 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy seeing your progress on projects. So what ever your happy with ill watch

@tombolin7168 Ай бұрын

Steve, thanks for all your ideas . I think I’ve decided on a Kato double layout with the outer loop train running oval and the inner train loop with a small 3 track yard. The outer like desert/mountains and the inner more urban. 3x5 max , I think for portability.

@jwfoise 3 ай бұрын

I too am a big fan of urban-themed layouts. My current one is more what I' call a "big town".

@scaleffect 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a plan that's right in your wheelhouse, looking forward to seeing this come together

@thomascanady1967 3 ай бұрын

Finding the perfect or best layout is hard. I finally found a track plan that had some basic design I was looking for and modified it for the interest I needed. Found a 5x12 HO scale layout and modified it to a 2.5x10 N scale layout. The original plan is from Kalmbach 101 track plans number 47. I eliminated the switch backs and added a hidden staging yard under the visible yard. Hopefully I will be starting on it soon, maybe. I first need to stop buying rolling stock. 😂

@Jasper_4444 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@charlesmcclure5994 3 ай бұрын

Love where your head is going with us can't wait to see how you get started with this 👍👍

@edwardstd52 3 ай бұрын

Go for it! And I know that you'll come up with all sorts of efficient ways to populate the area with buildings. It will be fun to watch the trains come on and go off stage.

@joeviking61 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to it Steve. You do fantastic work. One day, when I'm retired, I'm going to use your videos as a reference for my own Empire RR

@ingomoba1001 3 ай бұрын

Warte lieber nicht solange. Im Alter hat man sehr wenig Zeit.🤷‍♂️🤩👍🛠️

@stanleym2679 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos,and I get some great ideas,I definitely enjoy your small layouts,12 by 4 ft switching and 17 by 3 ft and etc. so many sites I see say small layouts start building small but end up big and for us limited space folks we love small and portable ,and usually 4 to 5 ft in length is great with max of 16 or 17 wide ,keep up the great work

@vollmerdp 3 ай бұрын

Steve, that looks like a fun plan! Can't wait to see the build...

@TheSantaFeChief 2 ай бұрын

I like several of your past layouts, but I think I may build something like this new one using cork and Peco 80 & 55 track

@johnschutt9187 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks. I'm really interested in learning how you wire and how you do switches on a door layout.

@StevesTrains 3 ай бұрын

So, I will use the door as a base, but not run wires through it. I'll have a couple layers of foam with channels cut out for wiring, and maybe have the whole thing hinged onto the door for easy access to the wiring.

@linkscarlet9094 3 ай бұрын

I love Ikeda 's sketches. Bsquiklehausen or Interurban Era (possibly both of them) tweeted about them once and they are so inspiring

@StevesTrains 3 ай бұрын

they are really nice and so much better than I can do

@paulhauber574 3 ай бұрын

I'm starting to work on a 33"x77" hollow core door too I found at Habitat For Humanity - Restore for $20. I like the concept of light weight and easy to modify along with durable. Thanks for the ideas you have shared.

@Deadbrokemine 3 ай бұрын

I would love to see you do that.

@longislandrailroadmontaukb982 3 ай бұрын

Long Island Rail Road, Montauk Branch featuring a dense urban environment and lots of water features: sadface...

@mikehenryse 3 ай бұрын

There was a great layout called the Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western from an N scale Yahoo Group many years ago that was designed on a hollow core door, is very urban, has great rail-marine operations features and also includes some switching puzzles. Can’t find a layout image online but I have a copy if you’re interested.

@StevesTrains 3 ай бұрын

I'll search for it. But Id love to see it if you can scan or take a photo of it and email it to me. stephen@steves-trains.com

@TheSantaFeChief 2 ай бұрын

Steve your videos are definitely inspirational and enjoy your channel I also subscribe to the Rasch Studios Layout videos,, also very well done and inspirational Tim

@StevesTrains 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, the Rasch Studios layouts are amazing

@dkaustin98 3 ай бұрын

When viewing this I remembered the MRR Carbondale Central. That was heavily urbanized. I found an L shaped shelf layout that provides 13 locations to switch with a large yard. However, there is no loop nor hidden storage. I have a large collection of N scale billboard reefers. I have it in mind to build a grocers' cold storage district using early diesel boxcabs to do all the switching with one or two 0-8-0 switchers. I could add barge traffic for additional switching rotating cars off and on the layout. However, I do like to just let trains run. I may look into those kindle books as the Mason and Manchester looks interesting. Can you export track plans to an app like AnyRail?

@Mark-z5m3e 2 ай бұрын

Make it 4×8. Then, you will be able to go a little wider on the radius. Plus, you will be able to use conventional size lumber to create a table for the layout.

@StevesTrains 2 ай бұрын

I can only fit a 3.5’ width in the back of my car between the wheel wells so with padding that brings it closer to 3 feet. This is the biggest I can take to a train show without renting a van or something. Although that wouldn’t be a big deal I guess to do a couple times per year.