Timetable and Train Order Operation Basics, a primer from the Gateway Division NMRA....

Modelers enjoy visiting and running on model railroads that are realistic in appearance and operated in a realistic manner. This only happens when the model echoes the mission of a real railroad — cars move to transport freight and passengers....

I was reading some interesting letters that discussed the impact of real problems on a layout owner’s operations. The general thread of the discussion focused on how the prototype railroad would respond to a similar event. What havoc would this unleash on the scheduled trains, the con...

Operations can be somewhat intimidating. No matter how much you know about trying to emulate prototype practice on a layout, it will still make you nervous the first time you operate on a layout that is not yours. But this experience can be both fun and educational. Recently I went to...

1998 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....

1997 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....

Detailed information on constructing HO scale modules....

Model railroad signals typically provide protection against running into an occupied block or running through an improperly aligned turnout. Most model railroads can be signaled using three types of signals: a one-headed block signal, a two-headed interlocking signal, and a one-headed...

Step-by-step assembly instructions for a block detector with built-in delay and logic for 2-color signal indication....

An overview of model railroad detection types and a method of detection using an optoisolator....

Low Cost Tips to Improve Your Railroad Modeling Ever notice that solvent based styrene glues will remove paint? Why not turn this undesirable condition into an easy paint removal method! Many of us paint our structures using various spraying methods. The results are very gratifying bu...

1996 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....