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Operator's Guide

Operator’s Guide to Better Model Railroad Operation

These directives evolved over the past few years as our informal touring group visited, operated, critiqued and compared layouts. Based on these visits, the group established a list of directives that insure an enjoyable operating session....
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Layout Owner’s Guide to Better Model Railroad Operation

These directives evolved over the past few years as our informal touring group visited, operated, critiqued and compared layouts. Based on these visits, the group established a list of directives that insure an enjoyable operating session. Use of the directives during planning, constr...
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Researching the Kalmbach Memorial Library

Researching the Kalmbach Memorial Library

When did the Indiana and Ohio Railroad remove the dynamic brakes from the used GP-9 they purchased? When I found out that I was going to be lucky enough to attend the NMRA National Convention in Atlanta, I realized that I would have to pass through Chattanooga on my way back. I had ne...
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Mid-Continent Region NMRA 1996 Annual Railroad Model and Photo Contest

1996 MCoR Regional Convention contest results. NMRA conventions and train show events feature a model and photo contest where entries are displayed to be viewed and enjoyed by other model railroaders and the general public. Any NMRA member may enter models and photos into these contes...
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