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Published Articles

Article: MoPac in an Attic

Model Railroader

2024-01-01

In MR's 90th Anniversary issue, they published this plan originally done for Tom Austin. Since the article was submitted Tom moved and we did a new plan for his new house.

Article: The Penn Central in Bellefonte, PA

Model Railroader

2023-12-01

After a hiatus, back in Model Railroader magazine with a plan for a small version of Bellefonte, PA in the Penn Central Era, originally done for Scotty Mason.

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Article: New York Central River Division

Model Railroader

2019-11-01

This article for a NYC track plan appeared in the November 2019 issue of Model Railroader.  Subscribers can download from MR's track plan database.

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Article: CSX KD Subdivision

Model Railroader

2017-08-01

This article includes a multi-deck trackplan for the CSX line through Rocky Top, TN and was published in the August 2017 issue of Model Railroader.

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Article: HO and N Scale UP Spine Line

Model Railroader

2017-04-01

I was thrilled to be part of Model Railroader's 1000th issue with plans for the UP Spine Line in both HO and N.

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Article: N Scale Willoughby, Ohio

Model Railroader

2017-01-01

This N scale plan was originally designed for Perry Pollino. 

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Article: HO scale Toronto Terminals

Model Railroader

2016-06-01

A track plan article featuring CN operations in the former yards at Spedina in Toronto, featuring a "partial mushroom" design. It was originally designed for Marc Goldstein. 

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Article: Conrail Bald Eagle Branch

Model Railroader

2015-06-01

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Article: HO Scale Doswell Junction

Model Railroader

2014-10-01

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.

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Article: HO & N Scale CSX Indianapolis Sub

Model Railroader

2014-08-01

This article is for HO and N scale track plans representing the CSX Indianapolis Sub in Indiana. 

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Article: HO Scale Cascade & Columbia River RR

Model Railroader

2014-08-01

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.

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Article: N scale Norfolk Southern Harrisburg Line

Model Railroader

2013-09-01

Article: N scale Norfolk Southern Harrisburg Line

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

Model Railroader

2012-12-18

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.

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Article: Norfolk Portsmouth Belt Line

Model Railroader

2012-03-26

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.

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Article: Norfolk Southern's B-Line

Model Railroader

2010-08-01

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.

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Article: Leaving Las Vegas

Model Railroad Hobbyist

2010-02-17

This track plan article for Model Railroad Hobbyist is for a double-deck HO scale version of the UP near Las Vegas, NV.  

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Article: Mountain Railroading in a Bedroom

Model Railroader

2007-08-09

 My first published track plan, for the B&O's storied grade in southwestern Pennsylvania.  HO scale double deck in a small bedroom with closet    MR subscribers can download the plan from the MR Track Planning Database by clicking on the image at left.

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