Library - Magazine Articles by Phil Scandura

Atlas' N-Scale Trainman Train Set: A Set of Firsts

Model Railroad News 2008-12 pg. 24     Scale: N     Category: "MRR Product Review"

The train set includes the GP15-1, a first in N-scale. The set also introduces the new "True-Track" track that includes molded-in roadbed.

Phil's Pet Peeves: an Appeal to Industry

Model Railroad News 2008-11 pg. 103     Scale:      Category: "Model Railroad Philosophy"

The author shares some of his frustrations with the hobby.

Pioneers of Intermodal Transportation, Kato Introduces New Gunderson MAXI-IV Well Cars

Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 36     Scale: N     Category: "Product Review"

The author describes both the model and the prototype of these modern container cars.

Project DCC Part 5

Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 88     Scale:      Category: "DCC"

This installment covers track assembly, wiring, and block detection. Lots of diagrams show the ease with which DCC track can be wired for such complex things as crossovers, blocks, reverse loops, and wiring LEDs.

Project DCC Part 6

Model Railroad News 2008-11 pg. 88     Scale:      Category: "DCC"

This installment covers turnout control wiring using stationary decoders by various companies.

Project DCC Part 11

Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 78     Scale:      Category: "DCC"

This installment continues the topic of integrating operation and automation, focusing on automated computer control of your layout. It covers Panel Pro, Layout Commander, Train Controller, and STP.

Project DCC Part 7A

Model Railroad News 2009-01 pg. 88     Scale:      Category: "DCC"

This installment covers installing signals wiring using the Digitrax and Lenz systems.

The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round

Model Railroad News 2009-01 pg. 68     Scale: N     Category: "MRR Product Review"

This article is a full review of the Faller Car System starter set. The set comes with a Wiking bus. It allows automated movement of scale vehicles.

Upgrade Your Classic N-scale Fleet to DCC

Model Railroad News 2008-11 pg. 68     Scale: N     Category: "DCC"

This articles covers TCS DCC decoders designed to fit in Atlas engines that weren't originally designed for DCC. The article covers installation and programming information.

Why N Scale?

Model Railroad News 2009-01 pg. 104     Scale: N     Category: "Model Railroads and People"

The author gives his opinion about why someone might consider modeling in N-scale in this month's column.