CNW's Alco Line Layout Project
An Alco 424 spots a car in front of Sleepy Eye Milling Company in Sleepy Eye, MN. I'm currently building a segment of this fascinating...
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Nov 192 min read
Car Storage
Floating shelves can be an efficient means of storing rolling stock. You don't need to be in the hobby long before you've accumulated a...
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Aug 213 min read
The Link Between Your Approach to Structures and Layout Design
This logistics warehouse is a composite of no less than eight Walthers kits. Being willing to alter a kit's footprint opens up an...
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Jun 281 min read
BNSF Hi-Line In N Scale
I recently finished an N scale model railroad based on the BNSF Hi-Line through Montana. The layout, 7 feet by 22 feet in size, features...
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Apr 212 min read
More Horse Before the Cart Talk
Conductors don't have wings. They can't fly. In this view, the conductor is taking a final look at his work before walking back to the...
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Apr 124 min read
Settling or Focusing?
Settling versus focusing, it’s the most common issue I see in my design practice. Not being able to make the distinction between the two...
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Feb 251 min read
Multi-deck Format "Deep Dive"
Well over half of the individuals who contact me state that they want a multi-deck layout. The idea of doubling the size of the...
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Dec 26, 20231 min read
A New Podcast
I was honored to be a recent guest on my buddy Ray Arnot's Around the Layout Podcast. You can listen to it HERE. For a full listing of...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
Wye Not?
A wye with even a modest twenty-four-inch radius has a significant footprint which creates major "human reach in" issues. Turning wyes...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
My Other Website
Some subscribers to this site, which is my business website, may not be aware that I also have a rail-oriented personal page,...
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Dec 5, 20233 min read
The Time to Learn is Now!
The "Skills Builder" model railroad design above is meant to be a platform for learning the crucial skills you'll need to build a larger...
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Nov 22, 20231 min read
Model Railroad Track Laying Tip of the Day
How smoothly we transition into and out of turnouts is a major factor in creating derailment -free operation. Note both the length of...
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Nov 20, 20231 min read
New YouTube Channel
I've added a new YouTube channel for my business allowing potential customers to see my layouts in motion. You can view it HERE. Many...
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Nov 11, 20231 min read
New Model Railroad Scenery Book
For the switching layout folks in the group, especially those modeling the modern era, I've just published a new book on the subject,...
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
"Partially Complete" Custom Model Railroads
Example of a partially complete layout based on a midwestern branch line theme. The customer will complete the rest himself. "Partially...
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