Tips & Techniques Column IndexFrom toy train wiring to layout scenery, there's plenty to learn. Here's expert help
Published: January 7, 2010
2012
January p.90 RealTrax formulas: A table of combinations eliminates the guesswork with this MTH track, Kent Johnson
February p.86 Flipside for a Flyer gate, Roger Tichenor; Servo sampler, Robert H. Walker
March p.74 Tubs for the train room, Kent Johnson; Auto detailing, Darryl White
May p.82 Traditional two-train operation, Kent Johnson
July p.82 Make the greatest accessories even better, Albert Reitz; Switch tower tweak, Paul Ulrich
September p.82 Recycle, reuse, rewire, William Rifenbury; Plastic repair...in a tube, Robert Rello
October p.82 Easy wheel cleaning remedy, Kent Johnson; Lower the lights, Brian Wakefield
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2011
January p.32 Rubber fingers make it easier to replace old bulbs, John (Jack) Ruth; A touch of scenery seasoning, Ron Steffani
February p.66 Concentric curve car, Kent Johnson; Stacked storage with trestles, John Gottcent; "Clean" coal, George Stangel
March p.29 A towering turbine with a twist, Jason Littmann; More cool tools, Kent Johnson
May p.27 Terrific tree tips, hints for realistic yet inexpensive foliage for your layout, Larry Striebeck; Root-imentary detail, Darryl White
July p.28 Reader's Roundup: Keeping track tools handy, Paul Vilandre; A zippy coupler repair, Ben Stiles; Wranglin' wires, Mark Hoffman; FasTrack fast fix, Connor Mullin; Tunnel tweaks, Bill Fuller; Dipatch the dust and must, Dave Tori.
September p.82 Simple solution for dimming coach interiors, Brian Wakefield; Dimmer dome light, Kent Johnson.
October p.82 Dimly lit caboose, Donald Miller; Low-cost, low-voltage, flicker-free LEDs, Herb Lindsay.
November p.86 Troubleshooting FasTrack turnouts, Matt Troester.
December p.90 Five cool tools for Christmas, Kent Johnson.
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2010
January p.27 Tower of tubing, Tim Kristophel
February p.34 Renewed rotary tool, Carl Curtis; Toy train touch-ups, Ben Stiles; Tape under trackwork, Bill Pellenz
March p.30 Safety stop wireless remote, Frank O'Hare; Can motor carloads, Rick Wright; Try dry lubricants, Jim Kussy
May p.29 Build a low-budget track-cleaning car, Todd Davis; A better bucket with accessory, Kent Johnson
July p.29 Build a backup light for your Lionel observation car, John H. Miller
Sep p.29 Lionel FasTrack fastener, Bob Klein; Conventional walkaround control, Jim Steed
Oct p.29 Lego block retaining wall, John Sethian; Auxiliary contacts for track switches, Dennis Eichenberg
Nov p.31 Roundup of diesel models manufactured for the O gauge market, Kent Johnson
Dec p.28 5 fabulous tools for toy trains, Kent Johnson
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2009
January p.41 Keep them dogies movin', Vince Scarpello; Seasonal scenery, Scott Emberson
February p.35 Boxcar backdrops, David Smith; Signs for all occasions, Larry Striebeck
March p.33 New track meets old track contactor, Kent Johnson; Holiday LEDs for your layout, Dave Meyer; Sticky figures, Buckeye Riveter
May p.31 On the road again, Kent Johnson; Power problems solved in the UK, Nick Hannaford; Convenient caps, Peter Trizzino
July p.31 Weekend wiring update, Craig Tribuzi
September p.32 Eliminate noisy reversing units, Bob Del Castillo; Ready replacement for MTH 8.2-volt locomotive batteries, Jim Steed; A roll of roadbed, Alex Prikasky
October p.32 FasTrack Formulas, Steven Bergerson
November p.33 Greener pastures, Cody Grivno; Foiled by darkness, Fred Brenek; Solution for silence, Kent Johnson
December p.35 Five cool tools for toy train layouts, Kent Johnson |
2008
January p.42 Real asphalt roads, Jim Carter; Attractive canisters, Daniel Manganello III
February p.33 Fix a tired tower, Holcomb. R. Nixon; Travel along the indicated route, Kenneth Frederickson
March p.34 Dress your railroad in a skirt, Jack Dominick; Perfect pellets for your ore car, Gerry W. Jones
May p.39 Time out for trains, Robert D. Smith Jr.; Roadbed for Standard gauge track, Mike Connor
July p.33 Cooking pan scrap loads, James Apitz; Fix Flyer knuckle couplers, Rich Cannistra
September p.35 Sort your paints and parts - workbench organizer, Dave Kleine; High flyer on a diorama, Rich Cannistra
October p.34 Railroad sounds in a box, David Smith; From board to box, Jim Apitz
November p.35 Of magnets and marker lights, Herb Lindsay; Well-adapted track, Ray Taylor
December p.41 Suck up those shavings,Kent Johnson; Reaching distant accessories, Ben Stiles |
2007
January p.37 Is your layout turned off? Brian Muncy;
Quick reference for TMCC ID, Chris Shay
February p.35 Combination crossing, Jack Heatwole;
Sticky fingers, Peter Trizzino
March p.39 Labeled cables, Bob Brustowicz;
Strong, slender track support, Art Sweeney
May p.33 Quick coupler fixes, David Mann;
A multi-tasking main line, John Gottcent
July p.33 TV land trains, Charles Nolan;
Lube tube, Ronald Steffani
September p.33 Two EP-5 fixes, David W. Schulz;
Stuck on screw, Jim Kussy
October p.33 Color-coded track sections, Paul Grace;
Behind closed doors, John Honish
November p.31 Towering trestle, Ivor Brown;
Portable power station, Jim Sturgeon
December p.35 Steady smoke, J.R. Watkin;
Convertible cargo for flatcars, Mike Connor |
2006
January p.45 A missing part from workshop materials, Bob Holme;
Sand(paper) the rails, Stan Soran
February p.41 Uncoupling track-controller, one wire for four, Ray Phillips;
Protective foam for layout builder protection, Kent Johnson
March p. 39 One controller, two track switchers, Fred Hachmeyer;
A more accessible accessory, Chester F. Cotter
May p.35 Work cautiously on "supercharged" locomotives, Fred Brenek;
A bright idea for needed power, Jim Steed
July p.35 Two uncanny cleaners, George Strangel;
Solid s-t-r-e-t-c-h of track, Ike Miller
September p.31 Pegged for utility, Kent Johnson;
It's in the box, Jason Ogren
October p.31 Pliers suited for tubular track, John Rusterholz;
Laser guided alignment, Robert Angel
November p.41 Tunnels for toy trains, Robert Hast;
Rubber-stamped trees, Ella Ozier
December p.39 Practical paints, Austin Hunter;
Stick it to 'em, Russ McNeilly |
2005
October p.35 Make rocks with bark chips, Tom Duker;
Right tool for suitcase connector, D. Alan James
November p.41 Infrared-compatible bulbs, Robert Dawson;
Sticky solution for track noise, Leonard Wynosky
December p.43 Christmas trees (and lights) displayed year-round, Bill Macecevic
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