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RhB_HJ · May 14, 2012, 01:35:32 AM

MR Special Issue Summer2012 "How to operate your model railroad"
A lot of good tips not just on operation but also on why things happen a certain way including why track arrangements are built a certain way.

RhB_HJ · May 18, 2012, 03:40:35 PM

One more: Trains June2012 "The Kaolin Road" (Sandersville Railroad)

A modern Georgia Shortline with interesting customers, some street running, small motive power ... and and and

RhB_HJ · July 14, 2012, 03:53:03 PM

TRAINS Aug 2012 could be called the "UP 150th" issue, lots of good stuff on that. Including a "All-time guide to Sherman Hill" map, complete with a track diagram between Cheyenne and Laramie in which the ruking grades are noted.

And for those who always wonder how other people run their railroads a big article about rail traffic on Hokkaido, Japan. 42"track gauge for that system.

RhB_HJ · August 18, 2012, 04:27:45 AM

MR Aug 2012
Two must read items: page 70 "The essential ingredients". Page 86 "Three types of staging yards".

RhB_HJ · September 11, 2012, 01:06:46 AM

Finally got around to reading Trains Extra 2012 about the NS Heritage units. Very interesting stuff with a boatload of pictures.
Something I noticed some time ago: the GE engines have a much nicer design than the EMD units, irrespective of which livery was applied.

RhB_HJ · October 09, 2012, 01:42:19 AM

Check out Trains Nov 2012 issue

Always wanted to know how they do it?

"How Railroads work!"

Should answer many questions. One very interesting part is about Clearing Yard (a big hump yard) in Chicago (operated by The Belt Railway Co of Chicago).

RhB_HJ · November 16, 2012, 12:02:17 AM

TRAINS Dec 2012 has a very good write-up on the BNSF's Willow Springs Intermodal yard in Chicago.

RhB_HJ · December 02, 2012, 02:24:43 AM

Still wondering how those steam engines worked? There is a lot of interesting information in "Classic Trains -- Steam Glory 3". Probably the most interesting is Loco Valve Pilot.

RhB_HJ · January 23, 2013, 03:02:46 AM

Model Railroad Planning 2013 arrived at the local bookshop. Some very, very interesting stuff!

kimbo · January 23, 2013, 07:21:35 AM

What I always wonder is to what extent can the ideas of Model Railroader and other north American magazines be applied to European scenarios?

RhB_HJ · January 23, 2013, 08:38:05 AM

Quote from: kimbo on January 23, 2013, 07:21:35 AM
What I always wonder is to what extent can the ideas of Model Railroader and other north American magazines be applied to European scenarios?

Kim,

Basically by using the approach and some of the methods to achieve a happy balance - it looks right.

RhB_HJ · January 31, 2013, 04:51:22 PM

Trains Feb 2013 has a nice centerfold ..... "Heart of the Water Level Route" Albany-Utica map and track diagram. One from 1950, the other from 2011. As they say "This isn't your Grandpa's railroad anymore".

Also a nice write up about the passenger service into the Canadian wilderness of Ontario and Quebec.

RhB_HJ · January 31, 2013, 11:36:51 PM

Model Railroad Planning 2013 has an included extra "Workshop Tips". Three of the 6 layouts are based on a 9x11ft footprint (the typical spare bedroom size). That isn't a lot of room in HO, but enough to build a layout that has a lot of operation and a lot of scenic features without being overloaded.

kimbo · January 31, 2013, 11:52:01 PM

I need to complement your list with French literature

RhB_HJ · February 01, 2013, 12:17:02 AM

Kim, I just added a poll to see who models what. You're welcome to add whatever you find of interest in the French mags. While we get Continental Modeler here in the Wild West of Canada (with about 6-8 weeks delay), I haven't seen any of the French mags. CM has quite a few good contributions based on French proto and some proto-freelance stuff.

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