Basics of Scale and Gauges

Model Railroader 1990-12 pg. 144     Scale: (none)     Author: Roger Carp

This beginners article describes the differences of all the scales and gauges from Z to G.

Buying Your First Train Set

Model Railroader 2002-12 pg. 85     Scale: (none)     Author: Paul Schmidt

Calculating Scale Speed

Railroad Model Craftsman 1977-07 pg. 67     Scale: (none)     Author: Don Fiehmann

Formulas and text describe how to calculate scale speed. A programmable calculator's code is shown that will make calculating the scale speed easy.

Introducing Scales and Gauges

Model Railroader 1985-12 pg. 92     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Kelly

This article describes most of the model railroading scales.

Questions and Answers for Beginners

Model Railroader 1994-12 pg. 86     Scale: (none)     Author: Jeff Wilson

This article poses and answers a lot of the questions beginners have about model railroading.

Scale Miles-per-hour At a Glance

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-09 pg. 81     Scale: (none)     Author: Ron LaFever

This article covers the formula used to calculate your locomotive's scale speed. The author made some handy tables for determining a locomotive's speed without needing to use a calculator.

Track Terminology

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11 pg. 86     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Hediger

Covers all parts of track. Includes a nice track model photo, track historical timeline, and tracklaying tips