Articles and Clinics

Article: Conrail Bald Eagle Branch

Model Railroader June 2015

MR subscribers can download the plans from the MR Track Plan Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: HO & N Scale CSX Indianapolis Sub

Model Railroader November 2014

This article is for HO and N scale track plans representing the CSX Indianapolis Sub in Indiana. MR subscribers can download the plans from the MR Track Plan Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: HO Scale Doswell Junction

Model Railroader October 2014

This article is for a HO scale track plan representing the interchange of the RF&P and C&O in Doswell, VA. MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Plan Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: HO Scale Cascade & Columbia River RR

Model Railroader September 2014

This article is for a HO scale track plan representing the CDCS short line in Washington State. MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Plan Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: N scale Norfolk Southern Harrisburg Line

Model Railroader September 2013

This article is for an N scale track plan representing the former Reading mainline through Hershey, Pennsylvania, the "Sweetest Place on Earth." MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Plan Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: The Maryland Midland
A modern short line in 2 1/2 decks

Model Railroader February 2013

This article is for an N scale track plan representing the Maryland Midland, a present-day short line that operates 70 miles of former Western Maryland and Pennsylvania RR track. MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Plan Database by clicking on the image at left.

Clinic: Trees Like You Like 'Em: Cheap, Fast, and Superficial

This clinic is a hands-on workshop for my method of making large numbers of forest trees using Sedum plants. Each participant gets to take home a tree. Most recently presented at the NMRA MER Convention in Suffolk, VA on October 19, 2012. See the presentation deck and the handout.

Article: Norfolk Portsmouth Belt Line

Model Railroader May 2012

This article is for an N scale track plan representing the Belt Line that serves the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Planning Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: Norfolk Southern's B-Line

Model Railroader August 2010

This article is for a double-deck N scale track plan representing the NS's "B-Line" that runs through Northern Virginia between Manassas and Front Royal. MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Planning Database by clicking on the image at left.

Article: Leaving Las Vegas

Model Railroad Hobbyist April/May 2010

This track plan article is for a double-deck HO scale version of the UP near Las Vegas, NV. Read or download this free online magazine by clicking on the image at left.

Article: Mountain Railroading in a Bedroom

Model Railroader May 2005