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Magazine Articles By Chris Rooney

Alleghany VA Signaling Project

After covering prototype information about this tower at the summit of the Alleghany Mountains, the author describes how he simulates the signaling on his layout, including using Arduinos. In addition to prototype and model photos, the article also includes his Arduino code for controlling the signaling.

An Ode to the Doers and the Hoarders in S Scale

The author uses American Models' FP7 locomotives to build the shorter F7 version for his C&O layout.

GRS Type SA Signal Stories

The author adds General Railway Signal Company type SA signal to his layout which has a complex bit of trackwork in a yard. Includes how he built the parts, created the signals, and used an Arduino to control the system.

The Pre-Size Chesapeake & Ohio High Side Steel Gondola

Several people were involved in the evolution of the C&O gondola project that was eventually made available to the public via Pre-Size Model Specialties. The article includes the history of the prototype car accompanied by photos. The model photos included in the article are of pre-production samples that the author built to test the designs.