Published on Saturday 3 January 2026 by That Model Railway Guy
Want to build a model railway in 2026? Here's how you do it in 8 steps!
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If 2026 is the year you finally start building your dream model railway then you need to watch this video! I'll show you how to build a model railway, from bare baseboards to final details in 8 simple steps. This ultimate guide will get you on the right track... literally!
See below for more in-depth videos on each topic...
PLANNING:
youtu.be/eGNhZKUMBv8 youtu.be/Cfa7V4fxP1o
BASEBOARDS:
youtu.be/YKFbsPSdxWo youtu.be/K_2KvJai3_k
TRACK LAYING:
youtu.be/GQ-xTBTWkQU youtu.be/NsplxznORTM youtu.be/xM5O5WJqCIo
ELECTRICS:
youtu.be/1Ihnu7GtYQI youtu.be/ziRBS3gzXLI youtu.be/T95X4JPRKkk youtu.be/-6VVo4NlFbw youtu.be/R_BQE6SEidc
BALLASTING:
youtu.be/9uzOOMTzDAw youtu.be/JJ_PJMmb9Hk youtu.be/6u3KhrZtVpk
LANDSCAPING:
youtu.be/DswFayLfbAg youtu.be/E7NSgeH6cvE youtu.be/Xns3OCoHtwo
DETAILING:
youtu.be/9Gb2bMfve0s youtu.be/iQo84bRKjPk youtu.be/cX9unIebQe8
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Planning
04:39 - Baseboards
06:17 - Track Laying
09:13 - Electrics
12:37 - Sponsor
13:54 - Ballasting
16:40 - Landscaping
19:20 - Scenics
21:55 - Detailing
24:04 - Final Thoughts
Thanks for watching 😃
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