A newly discovered John Armstrong model railroad track plan

Armstrong plan scan

John Armstong had produced hundreds of model railroad track plans published in magazines and books, and in fact, earned the nickname “Dean of Model Railroad Track Planning.” He drew this never-published Mineral Range & Lake Michigan RR for a paying client, but it was apparently forgotten for many years in a home in a Chicago […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 7

David Popp staning next to layout

Check out the progress that’s been made on the Model Railroader project model train layout, the HO scale Virginian Ry. Much of the roadbed and track is in place on the model railroad. You’ll also learn why sectional track and curved turnouts are often good choices for more compact model railroads. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 7

David Popp staning next to layout

Check out the progress that’s been made on the Model Railroader project model train layout, the HO scale Virginian Ry. Much of the roadbed and track is in place on the model railroad. You’ll also learn why sectional track and curved turnouts are often good choices for more compact model railroads. […]

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Model railroad trackside photos

MRR-TP0511_01

Looking at other model railroads can inspire you to reach greater heights on your own layout. Ask your local hobby shop owner about modelers or clubs in your area whose railroads you could visit. And remember, no matter how incredible the artistry involved, every one was built by someone who was a beginner at first. […]

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