Category: Small Layout How To Articles
Train Show Small Layouts
It is that time of year when train shows abound. Whenever I go to a train show or event, I am always on the hunt…
Christmas Display Layouts
This month we will take a look at a series of Christmas layouts by Brian G Kammerer. All photos in this article are by Dana…
A Helix in Foam Core
In a previous post we looked at the Brewery Tramway which included a prototype helix. The thought of creating a helix and multilevel layout continued to…
YouTube Micro Layout Review
YouTube is a phenomenon in itself these days. Everyone is posting video to share and the quality of many is very exceptional. My kids rarely…
Layout Composition and Design Concepts
This post marks the one year anniversary of the Small Model Railroad web site. The first post “I Miss Carl Arendt!” was a tribute to…
Modular Design for a Shelf Layout
While planning the Peshekee River Railroad, I had some significant challenges to overcome. My home has limited space and my railroad would have to share…
Continuous Running
After the Small Layout Design Meet, I have been giving a lot of thought to layouts that have continuous running. These layouts can take many…
So Many Trains, So Little Time
The title says it all. My time has been very limited over the last month. Between work, family and the Small Layout Design Meet I have…
Civil War Era Railroad Equipment
As part of building the Mound City 1862 layout, I have had to learn about Civil War era railroad equipment. It is clear that railroading…
2013 Small Layout Design Meet
A group is putting together a meet-up on June 1 (with other social meets on Friday and Sunday) in Findlay OH. The meet is open…
