Pike-size passenger trains

A locomotive and five cars or less, these short passenger trains are suitable for any size layout. 7 articles. 27 pages.

A small layout doesn't mean you can't operate a realistic passenger train. A pike-size passenger train is limited to a single steam locomotive or two-unit diesel pulling no more than five cars. Over the years MR has researched many steam- and diesel-powered pike-size prototypes from around the country. This PDF compilation includes all of the articles in this popular series from 1980 to 2003. (27 pages, 9.6 MB)