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Magazine Articles By Serge Lebel
A Work Train that Actually Works
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
73
Category:
M.O.W. Equipment
Scale:
O
The author describes what makes a work train, how to convert an MTH operable dump car to DCC, and upgrading them to "scale" appearances. Includes many photos.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-01/02
Page:
17
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
O
The author shares the Jean-Pierre Rheaume Memorial bridge, an Atlas truss bridge built by its name-sake, and donated to the author. He describes how he integrated the bridge into his own layout, even though the bridge was too short. Includes the construction of the abutments.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-03/04
Page:
66
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author describes his dream workshop, which he built two years before starting his layout. He shares the layout diagram, and several photos of his workshop.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-07/08
Page:
102
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author shares his layout's construction progress, a track plan, and many photos.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-01/02
Page:
39
Category:
DCC
Scale:
O
This article covers how to convert MTH and Atlas locomotives equipped with "China drive" systems to DCC. This is a step-by-step guide with plenty of photos.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-07/08
Page:
33
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author shares updates and changes he has made to his layout over the past year.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-07/08
Page:
13
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author shares his progress on his layout, specifically due to a restriction in the availability of hobby funds. He covers installing fascia, backdrop photos, adding a 3D-printer, scratchbuilding a large bridge, and expanding his fleet.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-07/08
Page:
21
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author provides a review of what he accomplished on his layout over the past year. It includes the purchase of a CNC machine to build a bridge.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision Part 1
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-09/10
Page:
31
Category:
Signaling
Scale:
O
The author tackles the most difficult part of building a layout, which is creating and installing a working signaling system. This installment covers the basics, his layout's track plan, and types of signals.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision Part 2
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-11/12
Page:
49
Category:
Signaling
Scale:
O
Building the CTC machine. Includes many construction photos.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision Part 3
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-01/02
Page:
11
Category:
Signaling
Scale:
O
The author describes how he scratchbuilds his signals, with a large part of the article covering how to create your own etching setup. Includes many construction and final-installation photos.
Canadian National Railways Sanmore Subdivision Part 4
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-03/04
Page:
11
Category:
Signaling
Scale:
O
The author describes how he put the whole system together on his layout, including the physical installation, and the wiring of the system.
Construction Update - Train Wreck
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-07/08
Page:
57
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author shares his progress on his layout, which was not as much as he had expected, impacted by the government lockdowns of the past year. The majority of the article is a photo essay of the changes made.
What's on Your Workbench?
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-07/08
Page:
125
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
O
The author shows the bridge he is building the weathered abutments he made.