Operating the Winston-Salem Southbound as a card game
When we moved to our new office in Brookfield, Wis., one of my favorite aspects of this new space was…
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When I began exploring the ins and outs of railroad operations as a teenager, a lingering question piqued my curiosity:…
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Distributed Power 101 Modern railroads are one of the most efficient modes of transporting freight across long distances. Occasionally in…
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Recently I was asked for my best tips for operating session success. In turn, I asked numerous groups of operators,…
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You’re hosting an operating session with a group of friends. What kind of snacks do you serve? Trains.com staff members…
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If you model the modern era like me, you may still have some equipment in your collection that doesn’t fit…
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Admit it: Do you know what railroad signals mean? Do you panic when you shown up for an operating session…
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If you’re new to the hobby, you might be wondering why some modelers change the couplers on their trains. Couplers…
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Car routing with JMRI OperationsPro | The crew continues to prepare the State Line Route N scale model railroad for…
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When two trains running in opposite directions on a single-track main have to pass each other, the dispatcher will schedule…
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What is an operating weekend and how does it work? Answer: Well, a group of layout owners who live somewhat…
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Hosting a virtual operating session is change. During a thoughtful dinner conversation, a friend quipped: “Count on two things. People…
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