The most recent Layout Design Journal published by the Layout Design SIG brings together a nice variety of articles (including a couple of my own).Articles include: Compact HO switching multi-deck layout based on prototype car-ferry service between the US and Canada. Pro-railroader’s multi-deck HO design uses spirals and loops to climb through four tiers with no multi-turn helix. An alternative history breathes new life into a Manitoba branch line. HO Passenger switching action in 10’X11’: Somewhere West; The Family Room; and the Keyhole. Modern transload Layout Design Element includes single-car switching for a variety of commodities and railcar types. LDSIG upcoming meetings: St. Louis NMRA; New Jersey
To download a free “Sampler” of a few pages of LDJ-67 and other recent issues, visit this link:
http://www.ldsig.org/ldj-index
My article contributions were the HO passenger switching layout and the modern transload facility, which is based on a real-life California site.
Even if you are not a SIG member, we welcome contributions on layout design topics, including from first-time authors.
