Layout planning
To Hardscrabble the hard way: a track plan
John Armstrong's action-packed narrow-gauge branch tailored for HOn3 can also be built in O, HO, or other scales
Published: 11/20/2009
Track-planning program reviews
Here is an in-depth look at two more track-planning computer programs that didn't fit in the November Model Railroader
Published: 09/25/2009
Guide to helix and staging design
Enhance your model railroad with a better understanding of how to add behind the scenes operations.
Published: 08/21/2009
Natural and man-made disasters on the South Shasta Lines
Published: 05/22/2009
Timeline of motive power assignments on the Maine Central's Mountain Subdivision from 1949 to 1960
Check out how the prototype inspired the N scale Maine Central track plan
Published: 05/22/2009
Rule 14: Engine whistle signals
Add prototypical whistle signals to train operations on your model railroad
Published: 11/05/2008
Where to place trackside signals on a model railroad
Make your train layout more realistic by following the practice of the real railroads
Published: 08/23/2007
Diesel locomotive servicing for model railroaders
Follow prototype practice and add to the operations on your layout
Published: 02/16/2007
Air brakes for model railroaders
Add enjoyment to your model railroad operations with realistic procedures
Published: 02/09/2007

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