Library - Magazine Articles by George Hall

A Visit to The Train Shop

Model Railroader 1991-01 pg. 138     Scale: (none)     Category: "Model Railroad Retailers"

This store is located in a 5,000-square foot former grocery store in Santa Clara, California. The three partners discuss their store and their philosophy about the store and the model railroad industry. It provides some insight in to the business of this hobby.

Express Station

Model Railroader 1992-05 pg. 112     Scale: (none)     Category: "Model Railroad Retailers"

The behind-the-scenes story of a small model train store in Tukwila, Washington.

Having It All Colorado Style

Model Railroader 2003-11 pg. 100     Scale: O     Category: "Layouts - O"

This article describes Richard Miller's O-scale standard and narrow gauge Denver & Rio Grand Western. Includes a track plan.

Jack Verducci's Garden Layout

Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 95     Scale: G     Category: "Garden Railroading"

This layout encompasses an area of 65 by 100 feet in Jack's backyard. It models the California narrow gauge set in the 1930's. Although he started in N-scale, he quickly discovered G-scale and now runs live steam locomotives on his layout. The article includes many photos and a trackplan of this large layout.

Keeping Track of History

Model Railroader 2005-01 pg. 94     Scale: O     Category: "Layouts"

The 8 by 25 foot permanent display of an O-scale layout in the Los Altos History Museum helps visitors to view the past of the local area. Includes a track plan and many photos.