MRR Speedometer (Arduino)
An Arduino-powered model railroad speedometer uses two infrared sensors to measure a locomotive’s scale speed in either direction, helping with realistic operation and DCC speed matching.
Chronology of America’s Freight Railroads
In an era of interstate highways and quick air travel, it is difficult to imagine just how isolated those parts of the United States farthest from the oceans were, even as late as the mid-19th century.
The Switching Puzzle
I started by creating a track plan that balances real operations and space efficiency using T-Trak Modules from CRM Products.
Online MRR Fast Clock
A Fast Clock is a specialized timing system used to simulate specific passage of time ensuring realistic train operations and scheduling within a compressed session.
Modular Shelf Benchwork
My workbench needed to be a very well-built workbench and more than just a table—a foundation for productivity, precision, and creativity.
When the Railroad Starts Paying Attention
n audio podcast exploring RAILS, the Railroad Awareness, Intelligence & Logistics System, and how a series of working model railroad electronics projects evolved into a modular system designed to make …
Rock Island in Colorado?
What started as a simple question about Rock Island history led me deep into Colorado railroading, from the Rocky Mountain Rocket and Colorado Springs to Denver’s North Yard and the …
Creekside Timber & Milling Track Plan Comes to Life
Seven feet of Creekside Timber & Milling is finally taking shape on the workbench. The track isn’t mounted yet, but the complete plan, including the modified Inglenook switching puzzle, fits …
From Wooden Box to Working T-Trak Module
From finished wooden boxes to working T-Trak modules, Part Two covers track mounting, adjustable leveling feet, wiring, Anderson Powerpole connections, removable laser-engraved backdrops and the paint by number system designed …
Digital Design to T-Trak Module
From digital design to finished wooden module, Part 1 follows the laser cutting and assembly of two T-Trak modules for the Widow Creek Railroad, including a standard single and a …
