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Division Layout – Noel Widdifield

Noel Widdifield’s 1:29 “G” scale “Big Four” layout was showcased in the February 2011 Railroad Model Craftsman. Photos within the article were taken by Fred Lagno, also a member of […]

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Layouts

Division Layout – Arthur Boyd

The following images are from Arthur Boyd’s HO-scale layout.

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Layouts

Railfanning the Canton Railroad with a Drone

By John Stralka (Reprinted and slightly edited from The Relay, 2017, Volume 7, Issue 3) On Friday June 9th, 2017 the Canton Railroad in Baltimore, MD hosted a group of […]

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Articles

Model Railroad Book Reviews

BY FRED SCHEER (Reprinted from The Relay, 2016, Volume 6, Issue 1) Lance Mindheim 8 Realistic Track Plans for a Spare Room 8 Realistic Track Plans for Small Switching Layouts […]

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Articles

The Importance of Testing (or Not)

By Sparky, the Division Chief Electrician(Reprinted from The Relay, 2014, Vol 6 Issue 3A) When doing any large wiring project, remember to test your work frequently. Everyone of us will […]

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Articles

Railfanning – Selma, NC

Selma, North Carolina, hosts a Railroad Days Festival every fall. Although this visit did not coincide with the event, several pictures of the surrounding area were captured, including the ex-Richmond, […]

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Articles

Division Layout – John Darlington

The following photographs are from John Darlington’s “Maryland Blue & Grey Line” N-scale layout.

December 28, 2019January 6, 2020 Scott Wooddell Layouts

Railfanning – AC&W Railway

December 6, 2011 The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a shortline or regional freight railroad in North Carolina that connects with both CSX and Norfolk Southern rail networks.

December 27, 2019May 4, 2026 Scott Wooddell Articles

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