Making grade crossing signals: Work is coming to an end on the State Line Route N scale model railroad, but not before adding some final details. In this episode, David Popp shows how to make grade crossing signals using parts from various manufacturers. The modeling tools he uses for this project are available for purchase at the Kalmbach Hobby Store. Meanwhile, Eric White creates mini scenes on the layout with Woodland Scenics figures. Finally, David shows how to fix a broken turnout.
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The State Line Route in N scale is a mid-sized stand-alone model railroad inspired by the legendary HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, a large-room layout built more than 20 years ago by Model Railroader staff and their friends. The series began on Trains.com in July 2021 and covers the construction process from initial overview and planning to building benchwork, scenery, and more. You can also read about these efforts, starting in the January 2022 issue of Model Railroader magazine.
It’s been over two months since there’s been an episode posted. Are there any more coming before the ops video is edited and posted?
You leave us hanging. No notice, no schedules. Not very considerate to the people paying the freight.
Great video. Lots of good hints there. My only complaint is that the music gets a bit loud at times, making it harder to hear what David is saying.
nice looking people there. And they would look even better if you started with giving them a light wash of thin black paint before putting them on the layout.
Generally they all look a bit clumsy as they come before getting av wash of paint.
Good work on the crossing signals. And why aren’t there any plastic kits with lots and lots of crossing signals, gates and rr signals ? at the same price as the kits from walthers a o. I would buy them…several…. Thanks for another good video.
Good work on the Stateline by the team. I like the people scenes, better than just random placement. The turnout “turned-out” OK, good fix. Thanks for this episode.