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Magazine Articles By Jack Bartman

A Different Approach to Layout Design

The author is building a 22' x 22' double-deck basement layout, but he is doing it one scene at a time, completing each before starting the next one. The challenge is that he lives in a late-1800s house, where the basement is only 6 feet tall. He is big fan of Frank Titman's structures, kits, and engines, and so is focusing on acquiring and integrating those into his late-1970s layout. The article includes photos and a track plan for what he is working on now.

Building a Unique Cityscape

Photos of the owner's layout show off the interesting ways he has laid out the city scenes.

E.B.T. in Sn3! Part II

In this installment, the author covers his design and planned operation for the new S/Sn3 EBT-based layout. Includes a two-page track plan, and several prototype photos.

Modeling the E.B.T. in Sn3 Part I

After introducing the East Broad Top narrow-gauge railroad in Pennsylvania, the author describes how it can be modeled in Sn3. The EBT also used standard-gauge equipment on narrow-gauge trucks, as well as stub-turnouts, so there is lots to model. Includes several pages of prototype photos.