BGT Episode 15: Track Laying, Part 2

Hello Poptarts!

In this episode, after four long years, you will finally be able to lay track and run trains! This episode covers:

• Transcribing track centerlines

• Cutting and gluing roadbed

• Cutting, wiring, and laying track

• Wiring the track feeders to a bus wire

• Testing it all to ensure smooth running

• And some general tips, techniques, and advice for derailment-free operation

I know it has been a long time, but thank you for sticking around! The next episode will be a return to the railroads of the Northeast! Happy modeling!

BGT Episode 13: Track Laying, Part 1

Hello Poptarts!

In this episode, after who knows how long, we will finally get ready to lay track! This episode covers all the background information you will need to actually put track to table.

Also, don’t forget to vote correctly!

BGT Episode 12: Listener Questions 2

Well, it seems the world has changed a tad since I last released an episode. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy out there. I, myself, am definitely putting a lot of time into building a model railroad, and I hope you all are too!

In this episode, I answer another round of listener questions, covering topics from layout design to turnouts and wiring. I also issue a correction from a previous episode and introduce you to a new scale, OO.

If you have any questions of your own, feel free to drop me a line. Good luck with coronapocalypsemageddonocaust!

BGT Episode 8: Listener Questions 1

This episode is the first episode of listener questions! Wahoo! In this episode, I answer questions about track laying, scales, manufacturers, clubs, and small layouts.

Don’t forget, if you have a question of your own, you can ask it through the contact page.