Adventures in Computer Layout Control
Model Railroader 1996-09 pg. 106 Scale: Category: "Electronics"
This article describes the various components needed to control train movement via a computer. It is not a detailed article, but it provides a nice overview, with a listing of addition research material.
An Easy Tortoise Soup Up
N Scale Railroading 2003-11/12 pg. 41 Scale: (none) Category: "Track"
The author describes how he uses half of a Simpson StrongTie LTP-4 bracket to more easily attach a Tortoise machine to the underside of the layout. Also covers how he lines up the throwbar and pre-wires the Tortoise switch machine.
PRR's P5A Electric Motor in S-Scale
The Keystone Modeler 75 Autumn 2010 pg. 6 Scale: S Category: "Locomotives - Electric"
After a brief description of this prototype engine, the article describes how the author scratchbuilt this electric locomotive from various commercial parts and many castings he made himself. Includes prototype and many model photos.
The Next Digital Revolution
N Scale Railroading 2002-09/10 pg. 62 Scale: (none) Category: "Photography & Videography"
How to photograph model layouts using digital cameras.