Model Railroader Magazine March 2026 RECSES_2025-5-2_CUR_541 and a fence in front

and a fence in front garden

This Atlas HO Scale Code 83 Snap-Switch Manual Turnout features Code 83 nickel-silver rail with brown molded-plastic ties and a plastic frog

While the man sits casually with one leg propped up on the bench

It is mostly and delicately carved from wood and slowly turns to contemplative Advent music

Full lighting package including track lights

Model Railroader Magazine March 2026 RECSES_2025-5-2_CUR_541 and a fence in frontIn the March Issue Ron Stallmans second layout, The CB&Q Aurora Branch, is a small shelf layout designed to go into a downsized retirement residence. Inspired by childhood railfanning, the switching layout covers a little more than 6 square feet. Other Cant Miss Stories Ernie Carlsons ZigZag Valley RR is inspired by the Mt. Hood RR. The layout takes up most of Ernies 24x24 foot garage. David Popp explains how he wired the track for our East Troy