In this video I show how I built an N scale switching layout in a portable wooden case. A storage drawer holds the controller and cables as well as all the rolling stock. The next video in this series will cover the installation of removable structures and scenery panels that will allow the layout to be modified for different types of operating sessions.
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Track Plan: https://www.steves-trains.com/post/n-scale-track-plans
See blog version at https://www.steves-trains.com (blog coming soon)
CONTROLLERS:
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Awesome DCC Starter System: https://amzn.to/3gZVbbp
TRAIN SETS:
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N Scale Kato Super Chief Set: https://amzn.to/3B4ISS7
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Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 2: https://amzn.to/3Y5hflZ
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O Scale Lionel Polar Express Train Set: https://amzn.to/3EQLcNu
O Scale Lionel Hogwarts Express Train Set: https://amzn.to/3Y5hM7t
LAYOUT KIT:
HO Scale Grand Valley Kit: https://amzn.to/3uiPvN1 (my first adult railroad project)
Track set for Grand Valley Kit: https://amzn.to/3VPyzsS
Building set for Grand Valley Kit: https://amzn.to/3F1b8WQ
N Scale building set: https://amzn.to/3BsZMu3
TOOLS:
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My Dewalt cordless miter saw: https://amzn.to/3VNnzfL
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