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Convert a Computer Power Supply

I have been using strip LEDs for my layouts since they became affordable. Although most people think of LEDs as low power consumers, try stringing a few…

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Working with Foam Core – Part II

In my prior post, Working with Foam Core, we looked at the On30 Bakersville layout I had started two years ago. Since pulling off the shelf again…

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Passenger Car
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Brewery Tramway

Back in the article Small Layout Inspirations we took a short look at the Guinness Brewery Tramway. That article mentioned that the brewery had a spiral tunnel…

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Reid and Son Recycle
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Reid and Son Recycle – Inspired by Supplier of Remanufactured Locomotives

A couple years ago I was passing through Mt. Vernon IL on a business trip. I had noticed on the map that a couple rail…

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Small Layout Inspirations

Looking around the web for unique prototype railways to model, these have caught my eye. I think many would make an interesting small layout. Peat…

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Car Floats and Ferries

Car floats and Ferries present unique visual and operating interest in model railroads. I am always captivated by any design where a port or water-railroad…

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Operating Twists

To add a twist to an operating session I have always thought it would be fun to add certain “unforeseen” issues. The following are a…

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Small Layout Ideas – Delta OH

I found this while on one of my bicycle rides. Out 50 miles and then 50 back for what is called a century. This is…

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Working with Foam Core

There has been a lot of conversation in the forums about using Gator Foam, Foam Board, Insulation Foam and the pros and cons of each for layouts. I…

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Traverser
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Building a Traverser

The design for the layout included the need for a traverser so trains appear to go somewhere. I am hoping to stage up to three…

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