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and if the above works we may well have just found the back door: https://www.trains.com/mrr/magazine/archive-access/

Try this: https://www.trains.com/mrr/magazine/archive-access/model-railroader-january-1934/

Wrong, here is Page 247, the last two items are: Trains, October 2019 […] Trains, September 2019 […] the files are not in chronological order so like I said, it is a treasure hunt, you can also try searching: I find that: site:trains.com "r3d" Railroader Brings up a reasonable index of...

Interesting, the do not use pages are obviously place holders, as they have only just started populating it, but all of the other pages have documents in them. thus is what I see on page 80: DO NOT USE […] DO NOT USE […] DO NOT USE […] DO NOT USE […] DO NOT USE […] DO NOT USE […] DO NOT...

Have fun, not sure how long it will last but all are legal and downloadable as PDF from the viewer. https://www.trains.com/?post_type=r3d To get you started on the archived material this is from page 80 https://www.trains.com/page/80/?post_type=r3d Model Railroader, January 1934 The first...

Thanks Rico, I will definitely keep checking in at http://www.jomrd.com/ I see that he has already posted three track plans there this month. cheers Chris

I have tried several but always end up back on PaintDotNet, several others may have more features, but they are also harder to use, and none of them beat it on Price as it is Free.

I agree I have also built several of Rob's designs in the past. But, unfortunately, Rob has decided to move all his future work to a members only Facebook Group, I do understand his reasons but, as I have managed to avoid the Dark Side of social media and maintain my personal privacy for 25...

Another interesting book and track plan collection from Model Railroader, some old some new but also a good design tool full of planning tips. https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/How-to-Build-Small-Model-Railroads.pdf Cheers Chris

A few more Books from the publishes of Model Railroader that may be of interest to the community all free downloads direct from the publisher, not Pirate copies: https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12466-Starter-Track-Plans-for-Model-Railroaders.pdf Whether you’re just starting...

Hence the reply "Scroll Wheel on the Mouse" - but I see no harm in people suggesting alternatives, we all get to learn things........

On Windows Chrome I Use The Scroll Wheel on the Mouse or the Home and End Keys on the keyboard.

Here are a few Track Plan Supplements also available from Trains.com. Track Plans: 28 Track Plans for medium-sized spaces https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/61824728TrackPlans.pdf 8 Great Track Plans for small spaces...

kalmbach have a few books on the Trains.com site, published by Model Railroader magazine that may be of interest. All are Original art published as pdf. Track Plan oriented: SHELF LAYOUTS FOR MODEL RAILROADS - Iain Rice (one of my personal favorites)...

This is a great Layout and well implemented. I am used to building and operating transition era (1950's) layouts so the lack of Runaround tracks is a challenge that I look forward to. Is this a Lance Mindheim plan? I have not yet read any of his books but have been intrigued by his writings in...