My goal with this layout was to create a "big time railroading" feel in only 4'x6'. I wanted lots of switching possibilities, a downtown city look, and continuous running. I used large city buildings to divide this layout into separate scenes without the need for a scenic background d...

Preparation, assembly, painting, weathering and detailing the DPM “Front Street” model kit, including adding a custom interior....

The Summer 2003 quarterly members newsletter of the Gateway Division NMRA, the RPO, is now available online in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format....

You can download and print these photographs of actual, naturally weathered, metal advertising signs for your building exteriors....

The Spring 2003 quarterly members newsletter of the Gateway Division NMRA, the RPO, is now available online in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format....

The Winter 2003 quarterly members newsletter of the Gateway Division NMRA, the RPO, is now available online in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format....

Here's two photos of the Memphis city skyline appropriate to print for your layout's background....

2002 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 contests....

You can download and print these photographs of actual, naturally weathered, advertising signs for your building exteriors....

Photographs copyright Richard Schumacher. Reproduction is granted for personal use only, all commercial rights are reserved....

Looking for a small HO scale model railroad track plan? The Gateway Central IX offers lots of switching and train operation possibilities, while still providing a complete mainline loop for just running trains. This layout can be easily expanded in four different directions. A "big ti...

Warehouses, brewery, department store, REA shipping warehouse and dock on the country town Gateway Central model railroad....