Scenic Ridge Construction
This is a series of YouTube videos which shows you how to easily build a small railroad 3' x6' layout using the Woodland Scenic Scenic Ridge layout kit which is based on foam board construction techniques. The series is aimed at the beginner, but has a number of hints and tricks for the seasoned model railroader. So far, I have published three of the seven-part series of videos and two smaller support videos. Check them out on the right side of this page!
The outline of this video series is as follows:
1. Introduction to Layout and Base Construction
2. Track Laying and Wiring
3. Switches (Turnouts) and Switch (Turnout) Motors
4. Outer Walls and Fascia Boards
5. Bridges and Tunnels
6. Mountain and Terrain Supports, Plaster Cloth, and Rocks
7. Roads and Buildings
8.Scenic Ridge Final Scenery, Ballast, Tunnel Portals, Landscape, and Rocks
Welcome to
Dean's N-Scale Trains
In my YouTube video channel, Dean's N-Scale Trains I talk about my N-scale hobby's history where I have designed and built three N-Scale layouts, buildings, and rolling stock. I began the channel over two years ago and have produced close to 100 videos describing three layouts (one still under construction).
Some of the subjects I included in my series of videos include:
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using servos as switch motors to control your switches (also called turnouts (USA) or points (British countries)
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control boards for switches
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scenery methods
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layout design
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electronics for model railroading
Building Models with
3D Printed Parts and Die-Cut Printed Paper
I like to use 3D printers (both PLA and resin) plus paper die-cutting machine to make my building models. To the right are examples of models I have made; the techniques used can be seen in a video I have produced showing how I design and create my models.
Warren Truss Assembled
In 2022 we finished a construction series on the Scenic Ridge layout kit (from Woodland Scenics). Check it out! Then, we finished a more ambitious 80" x 36" layout, the Conejos Valley Railroad, and are now working on a more ambitious L-shaped layout, the Sant Fe Northern.