Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Marker Lamp Vol 62 #1 2016
Articles Listing

President's Message

This column covers the upcoming LSR convention, the local elections, and the author's thoughts on why he keeps buying kits that he'll never get around to building.

Learn From Teaching

Teaching others about a model railroading technique will really help you to focus on the topic.

Train Room Confessions

Not every car needs a load, but the author describes several he has built, and shares photos.

Controlling Train Movements Part 1

Covers various methods of operations modelers use, with prototype photos and scan of real documents.

2016 LSR Convention

A preview of the Dallas, Texas-area convention's layout, activities, tours, and surrounding area.

What's Your Story

Developing a story behind your layout gives it purpose and meaning.

...RRRduino...

How to build and control four servos with one Nano. The next installment will cover how to connect these to JMRI. Includes code and parts lists.

The Market for Brass

The author expects brass prices to fall as lots of older people pass away, flooding the market.

Spanish Moss for the Swamp on the Crescent Lines

Using used Scotch-brite pads to simulate hanging moss from trees.

Nominations

The author announces his change in roles in the local NMRA division, and updates us on the progress of his layout, and the 9-year-old he is helping in the hobby.