Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | MRH Running Extra 2023-06
Articles Listing

Publisher's Welcome

The author shares his experiment with painting handrails.

The Limited Modeler

The author states that he has built 9 layouts and is about to start his tenth, and he is tired of starting over again. He covers his latest track plan (shown) for modeling the NYC in Fremont, Ohio in the 1910s to 1920s, and dives into the things he has learned that he likes and doesn't like and how that will impact his new layout. Includes photos of his previous layouts.

Getting Real

The author describes how he does operations on his 1984-based layout. Includes many photos of his layout, and of the items he uses to facilitate operating sessions.

Cass County Railroad

The author describes how he converted his existing layout from a summer setting to an autumn setting. Includes a sidebar on the author's move to Florida and how that impacted his layout design (includes the track plan).

An Operating Steam Throttle You Can Customize Part 2

This installment covers the software required to make the throttle operate.

The Ah-hah Moment

Consider using the Harbor Freight hot knife for quick cutting and shaping of foam scenery.