This new collection contains two Model Railroader Special Handbooks published in the 1950s. Master model railroad designer John Armstrong provides a detailed overview of basic railroad yard design, different types of yards, and prototype operations. Then you'll learn how to design model railroad yards to fit any layout space. This collection also provides tips for applying the principles of the real railroads to your layout, including nine key points for practical yard operation. (27 pages, 12.9 MB) Here are the track plans included in this set:

• Prototype Yards
• Designing Model Railroad Yards