Thin Branch

Thin Branch is the literally thin modular extension for the popular Virginian Railway layout.
Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 3 – Guardrails

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 3 – Guardrails

In this video (part 3 of 4), David shares techniques for adding trackwork guardrails to...

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 2 – Airbrushing

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 2 – Airbrushing

In this video (part 2 of 4), Cody shares techniques for painting a through-girder bridge...

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 1 – Kit assembly

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 1 – Kit assembly

In this video (part 1 of 4), David shares techniques for building a through-girder bridge...

Thin Branch Series: Working with foam rocks

Thin Branch Series: Working with foam rocks

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Thin Branch Series: Painting rocks

Thin Branch Series: Painting rocks

Now that the rocks for our Thin Branch project railroad are in place, it's time...

Thin Branch Series: Benchwork part 4 – Fascia

Thin Branch Series: Benchwork part 4 – Fascia

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Thin Branch Series: Benchwork part 3 – plywood subroadbed

Thin Branch Series: Benchwork part 3 – plywood subroadbed

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Thin Branch Series: Working with plaster rocks part 1

Thin Branch Series: Working with plaster rocks part 1

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Thin Branch Series: Working with plaster rocks part 2

Thin Branch Series: Working with plaster rocks part 2

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Thin Branch Series: Painting track with an airbrush

Thin Branch Series: Painting track with an airbrush

To make your track look realistic, you need to paint it. Cody Grivno shows you...

Thin Branch Series: Building Benchwork Part 2 – Frames

Thin Branch Series: Building Benchwork Part 2 – Frames

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Thin Branch Series: Building benchwork part 1 – Legs

Thin Branch Series: Building benchwork part 1 – Legs

To build a model railroad you'll need some sort of benchwork. In this video series...

Thin Branch Series: Introduction and operation of our HO scale branch line

Thin Branch Series: Introduction and operation of our HO scale branch line

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Thin Branch Series: Build a layout mock-up

Thin Branch Series: Build a layout mock-up

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Thin Branch Series: Working with cork roadbed

Thin Branch Series: Working with cork roadbed

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Thin Branch Series: Laying track

Thin Branch Series: Laying track

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Thin Branch Series: How to soldering rail joints

Thin Branch Series: How to soldering rail joints

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Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 2 – wiring

Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 2 – wiring

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Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 1 – installation

Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 1 – installation

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Thin Branch Series: Wiring a model railroad for DCC

Thin Branch Series: Wiring a model railroad for DCC

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