Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroad Hobbyist 2021-02
Articles Listing

Publisher's Musings

The author interviews Gordy Robinson about the NMRAx (the virtual version of the NMRA convention).

What's Neat

The column covers a visit to the layout owned by father and son team Austin and Steve Allard, which are two separate layouts in the same space via a double-decker format. Also covered is an article on how to make your own four-LED Stratolite beacon.

Lights, Sound, Action

Installing DCC, a sound decoder, and LEDs into an Athearn CF7. Includes full installation photos. Includes a sidebar by Joe Fugate about using Kapton tape instead of masking tape in DCC installations.

Modeling Water with Plexiglass

The author describes building a low-height trestle bridge that runs across a lake. Includes photos of the entire construction process.

Ops for the Rest of Us Part 3

This installment covers how to convey a layout's or train's story to the operators.

Developing a Safe Painting and Weathering Area

The author describes how he built a space for doing airbrushing work, that also includes a good ventilation system.