N scale layout build - part 1 | July 2021 WHATS NEAT Model Railroad Hobbyist

N scale layout build - part 1 | July 2021 WHATS NEAT Model Railroad Hobbyist
mrhmag.com - Model Railroad Hobbyist roving reporter Ken Patterson's July What's Neat show includes:
- N scale project layout build - part 1
- American Limited models intervew
- Modeling ideas from above
And as always, there's lots of great runbys
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[@gmaneis]

Thanks for showing this one again. Great stuff!😁 That was neat about Lombard hobbies adding candy and that cool card to your order. They obviously know that if you find a way to make the customer think they're getting something free by including small bonus things every so often, you're going a long way toward business success.

[@darylhitchcock7680]

Appreciate the N scale addition to the show...

[@kents.2866]

I feel like N scalers always get looked over. I appreciate this as well.

[@dariowyss5309]

I can't find the second part. Very good video. Easy entry, perfectly explained, beautiful real train and landscape/music and at the end a perfect interview.

[@jonathanjones35]

Thanks, Ken for another great episode. I love the new n scale project layout and, of course, I enjoy the infectious enthusiasm you bring to each production and the hobby itself.

[@lionsmaneorchestra1238]

I love these, even beyond my modeling interests, because What's Neat is a bunch of dads in their natural habitat. It's so wholesome!

[@mels4796]

Ken Patterson and the crew keep up the awesome work. i watch What's neat Model Railroad Hobbyist and What's neat this this week too all the time. seen my friend told me about it. thank you Ken Patterson and the crew.

[@dexterdog62]

Still waiting for Part 2… not getting any younger here.

[@richarddrum9970]

Great show Ken, especially the sequence about the N gauge layout development. Just wanted to mention to everyone that before selecting a radius for your mainline curves, think about the types of equipment you will be using including power units and rolling stock. This many times depends upon the era and or specific railroad you are replicating on your layout. Non-Articulated locomotives and many SD diesels don’t look so good and many 70’ and larger rolling stock don’t look good on smaller radius curves, so if you have the space go for larger radius mainlines. I wish you had done this segment before I built my layout at home, I’d have included at least one layer of 2” foam under my roadbed for some rivers and culverts. Thanks Ken, keep up the good work.

[@80sbabysballs77]

Appreciate the acknowledgment of us n scale railroaders!! It’s hair pulling work!! Thanks ken!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@trackandtrail1]

Very excited to see the N Scale layout take shape!

[@CoppingJ]

Love the n gauge update. the drone footage is amazing!!

[@Bender13]

Was in Costco here in Canada the other day and saw they had their “craft” or “party” tables on sale for $20 cdn each. These tables are 2’ x 4’ and have adjustable legs for different heights. Once set up they are very sturdy and I thought hey, buy 4 of these and you could butt them together in any configuration you desire. You could run them end to end and have a 16’ x 2’ layout or an L shape would give you 8’ x 8’ …..what ever you want. For $80 you have ready made bench work. You could add more tables, changing the configuration again. Where the butt ends meet, I would drill holes and secure them together with bolts and washers thus making it one solid structure. If the tables are against the wall, drill holes in the sides and using screws and washers you could secure it to the wall studs. You could build your bench work in less time then it took for me to watch this video. Cover it all with foam and you’re ready to lay track. Next time you’re in Costco, give them a look and see what you think.

[@marblox9300]

I live about 15 minutes from Lombard Hobbies. By far they have the best pricing of all the train shops I have visited.

[@christophercolt1361]

Ken, Buddy!!! You ARE The SULTAN Of Model Rail Roading! Your Clear, Concise Diction And Delivery Of All Your Presentations Are Always Excelsior! You Bring All The Material, Personnel, And Talents Together In A Superb Showcase With The Finesse Of A Conductor Of A World Class Orchestra! On Top Of It All, You've Got A Drop-Dead Gorgeous Ole Lady, Michele!!! What More Is Thee? Nobody Can Ever Equal Your CLASS ACT Performances, Ken! Your Presentations Should Be Archived For Posterity In The Smithsonian As National Treasure. God Custom Made You For The Outstanding Job You Perform! Semper Fi, Buddy! WHOOOOO-RAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@baronjutter]

What a cute and accessible N scale project!

[@kd5gsp]

Excellent!!! Even though I model HO-Scale, the soldering tips for N-Scale layout project are great. All the segments were informative, and the drone footage is just great to sit back and enjoy.

[@paulfniquette]

Ken, thanks for part 1. Where is part 2,part 3, etc.?

[@jcsmith725]

Unless I've missed something I would really like to see additional parts of the N scale build. I model in N scale and would love more content around the smaller scale.

[@oldtown6240]

N scale layout build - way past time for this - thanks. There are many modelers where space is scarce - N scale is important for them. Drone footage was perfect.

[@scobylandrail8177]

Hello. Glad I found your channel; just started in the hobby two years ago. Going slow due to family, work, and little space. I have and enjoy N scale. I'll use your great guidance as able soon as I'm able to start up again. I began with a KATO M2 starter layout.

[@nycart256]

Thanks for another great video. really liked the N scale segment.

[@craiglordable]

I have been an N scaler since 1972 (when it wasn't so good). I appreciate what you are doing, and foam benchwork is fascinating to me. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@MrMeticulousOne]

I was born in 72 and Im just getting into it. Addicting as hell ;)

[@tonyromano6220]

Brave man being in n in 1972.

[@zr1rob]

Excellent tips here. Just about to start an N scale layout, this is very prescient to me. Thanks.

[@jeffwardlow4626]

Excellent video! Thank you for your passion and creativity in the hobby! I go to Lombard hobbies all the time!

[@gregbowen617]

Great episode Ken… I love this community… greetings from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@MrMeticulousOne]

Im glad I found your channel, Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. I like your style ;)

[@badoeno]

"Best hobby in the world" YESSS!

[@tas7997]

Big shout out to Lombard Hobbies! My fav. hobby shop! ☕🍻👍

[@FloodManagementGroup]

Great Episode Thanks Ken

[@cva6238]

Hello, Earth to Ken!! Part 2?? Put those two pairs of glasses on and get to work!!

[@bradandteinacook3506]

Ken when is the next installment can't wait.

[@JakeSweeper]

I'm getting ready to do an N-scale layout of my own as I'm returning to the hobby after about a decade, (life and all that). But I'm so out practice, I'm going to be using kato unitrack. Probably more expensive, but less of a headache. :)

[@jaesonpryer2066]

Another fantastic video Ken. Keep up the good work. Regards Jaeson. From the UK.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for another great joy video

[@eagleroute3241]

Great work, thanks for the detail info.

[@wesleymatthews137]

Love the Simpson Meter on the bench.

[@samueldenehytheoriginalhal6022]

Good episode Ken.

[@paulgertsch7105]

Looks great.

[@felixm2329]

The Welch Fruit Snacks is Lombard Hobbies’ signature gift. It’s a great hobby store especially for online orders.

[@MAT4T]

finally n scale! nice

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

What an awesome show! I just love the N-Scale Project It looks great..Ken! I can't wait to see Part 2 of this on going project! I've been modeling n- scale since..1994. My grand daughter..Emily..calls the n- scale.."Real Cute" "I'll go with that" The..American Limited Models..i love the..BNSF Fire Suppression Water Tank Car! That is just..Outstanding! The drome footage of The Feather River Route..Union Pacific..is just awesome! This is "The Best Hobby In The World" Till Next Time! MoPac Jack Going To My "Train Cave" Be Safe! Rock N' Roll

[@williamblankenship2674]

Looking at that drone footage, I forgot it was real world. I was looking at it as an HO layout using forced perspective. HO scale train, with Z scale vehicles below the bridges. Incredible.

[@ronduz1281]

Ken great job 👍👍👍

[@JohnR.1968]

Shout out to Andrew from Lombard Hobbies also.He worked his magic on some pre-orders that I thought were sold out,thanks again Andrew!!

[@LoneRanger5150]

Got my card and snacks with my last order. Great idea! In fact, I need to go there and look at something. Brb............😁

[@billreimer1214]

Whatever happen to part 2?

[@paulfniquette]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@thezfunk]

Great Stuff makes an adhesive version of foam made for subflooring which might work too. There is also a foam board adhesive for your caulk gun that I have used as well.

[@Elfnetdesigns]

I used to have a model HO scale layout, then I got a contract with KCS to work on their comms and IT. needless to say I get to ride and work on a wide variety of railroad equipment.

[@edtoomuchfun957]

Very good build so far, if unconventional. Im very interested in seeing where this is going. When will Part 2 be uploaded? I didnt see it in the video list.

[@upperechelons6403]

I am still waiting for part 2...come ooooon!!! lol...*EDIT*...it would appear that Ken kept this beauty to himself lol...

[@sturnie1]

You appreciate the N scale track try doing the buildings lol! Nice video

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Wow nice video

[@Miertreg1]

Nice video. Greetings Gert

[@sergioarroyoguerrero5434]

The N scale layout . I used flextracks for the curves Atlas , manual and remote switch Bachmann and Atlas . 15 , 30 and 90 grades crossing . Reailed Atlas and Bachmann .Remote double slip switch and remote triple switch . Nails for tracks and joiners Atlas Ken .

[@20thcentlimited]

Is there a part 2? This looked to be a great project that has gone off the rails.

[@kittyhawk7060]

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[@SirLANsalot]

a suggestion isn't to solder every joint but to solder every OTHER joint or at last have a few that aren't, this allows the tracks to expand and contract due to heat or cold of the room. If you solder everything solid, it will warp itself over time. If you really wanted to be stickler for realism, there is code 40 for N scale. For most people Atlas Code 80 is the norm, also the same size of rail that Kato uses for their Unitrack system as well. Code 80 is a bit too big for the scale (code 100 for HO is the equivalent) and the ties are too few per a "foot". Code 55 (Code 83 for HO) is closer to prototypical ties and rail head size.

[@chrisbarr1359]

I'm a year late, but I really enjoyed this video. Getting the bug again!

[@NHseacoast]

Great Idea, looking gpforwsrd to parts 2etc.... thanks

[@user-qp8iv7lh2y]

Ken, I'm an n scaler that loved this episode, when are you going to do part 2? Thanks

[@elleryparsons5766]

Building A Layout is Always a Rush it’s Always fun Never Boring and a Little thing when Building you will have a Billlion questions dancing in your head gotta Love it Better than Going to a Bar And Getting a hangover. I Would Rather get Traintoxicated instead that’s what I love About Model Railroading.

[@BASILPANAS]

Excellent show, Ken. The drone footage is amazing. What is the background music?

[@urama1986]

Where is part 2 of this track? I would love to see it get finished

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

I never paint any 'weathering' or 'rust' onto the stainless steel rails themselves. When I was a kid in the 1970s, the only rails we could afford was BRASS, and I remember how after a few months the brass would become all tarnished and the trains wouldn't run right. When I could afford it, I bought those nickel-steel tracks (stainless) and to me, that was like magic. I loved how they were so shiny and stayed that way. I never want to cover up 'precious diamonds' like that.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Brass Tracks Will Never Be Forgotten they Are the Forefathers of Model Rail Roaders And Will Always be Used No Matter what or When.

[@davidwillard7334]

Sounds like your entire layout ! Was Full ! Of ! TARNISH !!

[@sernajrlouis]

Cool video and channel just subscribed

[@John2E0GTU]

Who's neat? Ken!

[@St.INK_WorldNews]

N scale 💯🤘😎🤘

[@stormbowman7148]

God, I wish I could buy Pink Foam where I live. You guys have it so much easier...

[@sirenwerks]

Ken, maybe you could talk to your sponsor - Walthers - to have more respect for N scale. Its structure line in N scale is sad compared to its HO line.

[@kenshores9900]

Agreed! I have been looking for their N scale blast furnace. Their refineries and chemical plant design are in realistic.

[@marcusc3463]

We've been crying to Walthers for decades they aren't going to change...

[@kenshores9900]

@@marcusc3463 Some people just don’t give a damn!

[@chrishusted9296]

Eh, their loss. Some seller on Amazon has some 3d printed building kits for like a quarter the walthers price. If you're willing to put in the work, it's just a better option.

[@kenshores9900]

@@chrishusted9296 Like who? Walters has not produced their Blast Furnace in several years. You will pay close to $400 for the kit. I want it but not that bad.

[@ClarkenFR]

Thank you so helpful. I cant find part 2. does it exist ?

[@tysonfondrick7531]

Is there ever going to be a part 2 ?

[@1Klooch]

Ken ever do any more work on this?

[@ronaldhildebrand9316]

great video but what happened to the 2nd part?

[@amyreynolds3619]

Ken I only hear sound from your locomotives when I use my cellphone with the Bluetooth to my hearing aids.

[@stephenrick6672]

👍!

[@Theyrun]

This was in July, do you have a part 2 our yet?

[@uprailman]

I was curious if you thought it wiser after the fact to have painted the pink board a ground color first to make it look like scenery as you go vs. having to do so adding paint between the tracks and rails.I can't wait to see how you will operate your turnouts. What devices you will use.

[@ajkleipass]

Ken also didn't lay any roadbed, so I suspect that he plans to sculpt the top foam, making prepainting pointless.

[@michaelmirams9297]

How do you glue your track down please

[@jerryugland2432]

I'm intrigued by this video. I want to see the next one in the series, so I can see that development. Using a kidney shaped layout would fit with my purpose. I'm wondering how you frame it. Searching on KZbin hasn't brought me to the next episode.

[@GriffinCorpOne]

me too - I can't wait to see what happens next.

[@paulfniquette]

Me three! I’m dyeing to see the following episodes. N scale is often looked down on by the rest of the hobby.

[@DustinsNScaleRailroad]

Next month will be a year since part 1. Have I missed part 2?

[@KA4UPW]

I cant find the rest of the episodes

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

Where was the drone video shot? WOW!

[@joeviking61]

Where was the aerial footage filmed ?

[@bobsinclair9886]

Ken im having to find the part 2 part 3 etc please i need HELP

[@mattyt1250]

Is there a part 2 ?

[@c.javierbrugarolas949]

Sorry Ken, I have seen the 1st part but I can't find the continuation of this interesting project in Scale N. Where I can find it? I see you from Barcelona (Spain) and I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you very much and best regards

[@Mikey45013]

Any updates on this project lately

[@nickviggiano]

I can't find part 2.

[@johnhinds-m0eou]

where is part 2 please i cant find it

[@PeckhamHall]

Part 2 please???

[@ThinkerOnTheBus]

Am I correct to assume that this was an intended series that once it had pulled out of the station, and rolled out of sight, down around the bend, unbeknownst to the viewers, it merely stopped dead in its tracks?

[@rodneybosco7376]

Where is Part 2? Did you abandon the project? Please advise.

[@peggbegg]

So i presume this got scrapped then as a year later and still no part 2?

[@ioanekirarahu951]

I agree that we should "support those who support us as modelers . . . " I'll be happy to support any company or store that supports S SCALE, meaning "Finescale S," (not high-rail or American Flyer), which I feel is the best modeling scale. Also, Ken, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE stop totally neglecting to acknowledge the existence of S scale when listing off for whatever reason a list of "all the scales," as you did AGAIN in this video at 12:35. We S scale modelers are modelers also, and damn good ones too. BTW, the OLD Caboose Hobbies did support S scale.

[@aaronfreemanshitsquad371]

HEY! Where’s part 2?? Update?

[@lloydb6637]

Did this layout just end, or is there more? It's been more than a year! Can we please have Part 2, or at least an explaination as to why you let it fade away.

[@fdenton0310]

Where is part 2 .... of this?

[@vieroboy]

It’s Roger Elbert.

[@gregbowen617]

I forgot to add the statement “ let’s support those who support us as modellers…”

[@elleryparsons5766]

AMEN.

[@elleryparsons5766]

When We Model Rail Road we Belong to a Large Family of Railroading.

[@amyreynolds3619]

Ken you need to bring up why the companies do not think about deaf model railroaders or Title 16.

[@GRE2057]

please clairify what your saying so others could understand you better

[@MonteCarloGuru]

what do you mean about this

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

That is a bad-ass layout. Portable, walk around sets are the best. Not around the wall.

[@kenshores9900]

Couldn't help but notice that you were wearing 2 pairs of glasses at the same time! Very peculiar.

[@christophercolt1361]

Maybe He Doesn't Like The Annoyance Of BiFocals! Man! You Observation Is So Astute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kenshores9900]

@@christophercolt1361 As we age and our eye sight gets worse, we need as much help as we can get. It is either that or he is just fishing for someone to call him "6" eyes. What do you think?

[@swiv99]

hahaha was thinking the same thing...it was weird to look at first

[@davidwillard7334]

FEARLESS ! FLY !! otherwise ! He !! Would have ! NO !! IDEA !! ON !! HOW !! TO !! BUILD !! HIS !! LAYOUT !!