N Scale Mini Layout Project Video Compilation

[@sams2960]

I am just now finding these older video's and WOW, you are not just a "builder", but a true artist.

[@ronnewman8364]

Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@henryshobbies8191]

I am super impressed with how you made Unitrack look like it was not Unitrack with the extra ballast, paint, washes, and details. It looks fantastic!

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@mycoloshroom]

Broooooo!!!!! That controller...is Noone going to talk about those controls...your epic...

[@troysimpson9550]

I prefer my layouts a bit larger, but this is a Beautiful little layout and well crafted or rather a fine piece of artwork really honestly WELL DONE!!

[@Musecrafter]

I’ll soon be traveling extensively in a 36’ motorhome and have been agonizing about leaving my trains behind but not any more! Thank you for this!

[@John-zt3lv]

Wow, I think I found what I was needing. I just started this (hobby) two days ago. You, by far have shown (in speed view, without all the blah, blah, blah, the way it should be done ) me a very detailed way to make a layout. I hope to make mine on a 4 x 8, but I think your way is great. I've been binge-watching these videos for 2 days now. Glad I found yours!

[@jefwisse1957]

It's so small you almost can put it in a suitcase and take it with you on your hollidays, LOL. Great result by the way. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Bodacious406]

Why would anyone ever dislike this video? Great work very inspiring.

[@transporder]

I'm truck driver and this is for me so amazing, super🤗

[@TheCloakedTiger]

What a nice little layout! Perfect for someone who would want to live in a apartment and still have a layout to run. :) What a great layout! So much detail in such a tiny space! :)

[@cruikshank]

A real Jewel of a layout. Your creativity & skills are amazing. Thank You for sharing.

[@danielpfaffe4914]

What an incredible layout on such a small footprint!

[@dathpo]

Big isn't always better. This layout is truly inspiring. Thanks.

[@Rickster5176]

Beautiful! Unitrack is THE way to go. A layout doesn't have to be large to be interesting. It's all in the details.

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@cartoonking461]

I've gone to Unitrack. it's realistic enuf for me

[@wiza42]

Excellent work. I'm about to build my first layout on a baseboard the same size. This layout has given me a lot of ideas especially the top section. Thanks.

[@dlsimes]

Very nice layout! Most likely the size that I’ll have room for.

[@shawnpowell5876]

You're such a talented guy and you definitely don't leave anything out when you do these layouts.

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@JamieMakin]

This is my favorite of your mini layouts, what a gem! I watched the entire playlist since I'm designing and getting ready to build a small shelf layout. I love the elevation changes in your road and scenery since it reminds me of the area I live in. Nice job!

[@walterritter2495]

I just love the work you do Steve in building these small layouts. They are just amazing. Great job.

[@robtman9199]

A Five Star project Steve. I watched your progress as you were building this and hope to use some of your ideas. Your talk of the street lights did make me check out and purchase the same type. Also enjoyed the extra "little hands" that helped you sand on the road. Again, thanks for sharing and well done Steve, the best to you and your family.

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@sergioarroyoguerrero5434]

N scale mini layout 2×3 ft , Kato tracks. Good job my friend.

[@thatcanadianguy4206]

That looks just like my dream layout!

[@silverfox5319]

An absolutely fabulous layout, as are all of your layouts. Another masterpiece Steve. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@wilsonbroughman850]

Man, you texture technique is outstanding! Blending skills great to.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

I didn't see it at first, but finished - the brilliance is showing. Very nice. Thanks for sharing...

[@clarissafleming8056]

Nicely done....like seeing the little pair of hand helping too

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

The model is magnificent.

[@coopercash1061]

This is truly a masterpiece!

[@sawyercustomaquatics3094]

One of these on top of a p[lanted fish tank with real water coming off a waterfall to a river draining back into the tank would be such a cool cross niche idea. Thanks for the inspiration and idea.. I knew about n gauge but it's been so long I forgot how tiny they are.

[@leonaddison9823]

You made ballasting look very easy.Thanks.

[@gjwarth]

Amazing layout in such a small space! I loved watching the construction. The little control box is awesome!

[@rich8305]

Omg what a phenomenal effort How on earth did you learn how to do all this? Incredible

[@praingmantis1]

Excellent job! Very nice layout.

[@brownie6451]

You sure packed a lot of railroad in that little space! Beautiful modeling too by the way. Thanks for sharing.

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks! It was certainly a fun project.

[@travissteindl]

Wow that turned out awesome! Beautiful job on the scenery

[@TheRoadTaken]

This may just be what I need to get started on my first layout.

[@calvnnhobs]

Inspiring! The light rail is awesome particularly

[@MrBigKid]

absolutely beautiful! I want to get into building an N scale layout... but am so overwhelmed with the foam, adhesives, etc. Im excited, and this video is inspirational!

[@mgamga9476]

I am in the same boat as you. What I did is made a little diorama 14" x 24" in H.O. Just to see how it works. I am very happy with results. I will now do n scale mini layout 2 x 3. P.S. watch Luke Towan on KZbin. I learned a lot from him.

[@spuds6423]

Awesome!!!!!😄😄😄 What great attention paid to detail!!!

[@Margalus]

Very nice small setup. Great job! I'd say 20 people are extremely jealous.

[@jf723]

Wow!!! Superb!!!! Well done!!!

[@brianw8433]

watched the series a while ago - this is a nice summary - excellent work as always

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@coxsj]

Unitrack never looked so good!!! ;-)

[@mikesmith2905]

I always start off with 4 x 2 feet and I always end up with 6-7 x 3 - Not that I am complaining - Nice work, well impressed

[@ColorMeMozart]

Wow what a beautiful layout!

[@teejay9373]

Your roads look fantastic!

[@SleeTheSloth]

Nice video and great littel railroad you have here!

[@michaelwinslow447]

Ok you are a genius and an artist!

[@havrodwillfish]

Well done! Work of art!

[@briananderson3801]

Excellent,,,very talented way of a lot in a small space I love the detailed time and work u put in very cool.

[@davevan8864]

Great design, construction and video!!!!

[@tonykane8866]

Hey dude i seen u at the OKC train show a few years back . Seeing it in person does way more justice .. so much way cool stuff packed in such a small place . . Never forgot it . .

[@mannymathews8098]

This is something very beautiful!!!! Nice layout love it

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Having only been introduced to unitrack a couple of years ago it's now becoming more of a regular feature of most of my layout builds. Mainly because I have seen how good it can be made to look by watching your videos. Taken quite a bit of inspiration from this project mate and have now started working on my own version but based in the UK (around Derbyshire).

[@ricardojuricic9027]

Hi James I would like to see your project! Cheers Richard

[@user-ii4vn8hw7z]

I feel the same when I watch Bob Ross paint a scene. Yes it looks easy but you have to be an artist to make it look that good.

[@StevesTrains]

I learned a lot from Bob Ross growing up. Watched a ton of his shows.

[@junk52]

Absolutely stunning. Top job !

[@donaldbrush6947]

Superb work! Excellent in every way, including the filming. Thank you!

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks! I just wish I would have had something better at the time than an iPhone 5 to film most of it.

[@leonaddison9823]

I like the way you made .Thanks.

[@stevenmanchester2104]

Gotta love D.P.M. model kits:)

[@wrbergner]

Terrific layout in such a small size@!

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@jasonj8126]

Haha, I remember helping my dad on projects from cars to trains and everything in between when I was young... Oh you wanna help? here sand this. lol!!!! love the layout, gonna make a 2x3 layout here soon! this ones tempting!! Cheers!

[@Lynchppi]

Beautiful work!

[@yoshiomorita4482]

Thank you for the good layout

[@markduncan6690]

Nice Work! Very Labor extensive!

[@jacobw446]

Good job for a small layout!

[@Bruh_br300]

Wow. I like this layout

[@joanhenley6668]

Absolutely incredible work beautiful layout well designed & executed couldn’t be nicer really enjoyed following your work

[@DeanStringer]

amazing layout Steve, thanks for sharing the construction techniques too

[@jesikebiking]

Nice JOB ,very nice job

[@cartoonking461]

Shows the fun you can have in this hobby and you are truly skilled . May I ask how many hours you spent on this and where is the track plan?

[@StevesTrains]

You can find the track plan on the layouts tab of the website (look for this layout) at steves-trains.com As far as time, hard to say since it was mostly 30 minutes here and there over the course of a year or so. Maybe 40-50 hours total? Hard to remember.

[@javigarcia5017]

Auténtica maqueta. Enhorabuena

[@elleryparsons5766]

Mind Blowing good details are awsome.

[@uncletatscreativeshack1702]

Awesome little layout I love it !!!

[@RadINation]

Love it. Some much detail in small area.

[@TomVable]

Wish I had a fraction of your skills... and patience...

[@RavennaRailfan4070]

Stunning! Such a beautiful layout in a small space

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@rs6383]

Very nice layout, good detail. Gives me some ideas for my layout. Thanks for sharing the video.👍

[@airfoilengine3799]

Beautiful

[@schatten6311]

You did a brilliant Job! I like it so much :)

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!!

[@RickGTI2019]

Outstanding ! Thanks…..

[@TralfazConstruction]

Very, very nice; evocative.

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

That was pretty cool!

[@jensuwe.ossmann]

😊 Top Artwork. 👍👍👍 Regards from Berlin 🇩🇪

[@neddludd6076]

Very nice!

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

Nicely done video. Subscribed. 👍

Fantastic layout !

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@markgelinas8114]

I really like the layout because of its compactness. My wife wants to build it and picked up the track planning program you spoke about. She got the parts but can't get the base track finished as she always has two tracks left over in the plan and no place they fit. Can you help with the layout number and where they go? She's excited to do this as her first project.

[@joehall7869]

Great job.

[@kevinfinkel5536]

I would've stayed with the shorter cars and a simple 44 tonner switcher but this is a nice layout!

[@spurndigital-stefansmodell4650]

good work, i like it Greet from germany

[@fredwest7436]

Great work.

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks!

[@fredwest7436]

@@StevesTrains You're welcome, amazing to see what you can do in a small space with N scale.

[@daviddirom7429]

Very nice.

[@tayronachan]

again, a nicely done video. thx.

[@StevesTrains]

tayronachan Thanks again. Some of my videos have turned out nice others not so much. I wish I had the camera I have now back when I worked on this project though. Would have been nice to have had better quality video.

[@buffalomainline1678]

Tip for the future get a small lighter or a zippo it will make shrink tubes easier to use

[@StevesTrains]

Goodness, I seriously never thought of a using a lighter. Crazy. Thanks! It can serve double duty for camping.

[@buffalomainline1678]

Steves Trains That’s great I use them for shrinktubeing my rc car lights and I also collect zippoes you can go on the zippo website and costomize your own lighter plus the have rechargeable hand warmers

[@StevesTrains]

Cool, will check that out.

[@tomwcameron]

Excellent video and really really well made layout! Bravo!

[@rodneylane7640]

I had previously watched through the videos for this project, limiting myself to one video per day (no matter how short they were). It was a great watching experience. Revisiting the project in this video I am, once again, staggered at the amount of planning involved and how well it all came together. Please can you satisfy a point of curiosity? Can you tell us what your day job is? I am guessing that you must be an engineer of some kind.

[@StevesTrains]

Rodney Lane I’m actually a meteorologist, but pretty similar schooling as it was six years of physics and calculus. Many of the classes were half engineers since it is all fluid mechanics and the same equations. I primarily work with the energy industry in trying to help predict demand for electricity and natural gas based on weather, as well as forecast power generation from wind farms based on expected wind speeds in the coming days so utilities know how much power to generate from other sources to keep the grid balanced. I work a lot of long hours and this year I’ve been doing a lot of projects around the house so time to work on these layout projects has been limited. So...progress has been slow and the time between new videos pretty long.

[@StevesTrains]

Our weather company even did forecasting for the Thailand cave rescue efforts which was pretty cool.

[@rodneylane7640]

That goes a long way to explaining how you plan and execute projects like the ones you have undertaken. Thanks for your reply.

[@fredstroh4308]

Would have nice if you slowed down the whole video. You did nice work, looks great .

[@StevesTrains]

The individual vides from the series that were compiled together are all much slower. I could have done a better job editing it to show highlights of the construction instead of just playing all the individual video clips faster.

[@stevef105]

Fantastic

[@MKelly-gt6yq]

Absolutely brilliant!