Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroad Hobbyist 2020-06
Articles Listing

What's Neat

This column covers how to add weight to the open space in an Athearn tunnel motor's fuel tank, and James Regier's locomotive detailing and upgrading process.

Make Your Own StayAlive

The article explains how supercapacitors work, how to build the circuit, and how to connect it to a Soundtraxx (and other) DCC decoder.

The K10 Hobby Shop Layout

This interview-style article converses with the hobby shop owner, Ken Kroschwitz, and others involved in the project, about the history of the store and the layout. Includes photos and a track plan of this 60' x 81' layout.

Double Deck Benchwork Construction

The author describes how he developed the plan for his double-decked layout and how he actually built it. Includes many construction photos and hand-draw track plans.