LDSIG
Sharing the art and science of layout design
Helping you maximize your model railroad’s operating and visual interest.
Teaching you to avoid common model railroad layout planning mistakes.
Leading you to a total model railroad design that achieves your goals faster and better.
Model Railroad Design Aids
View the many resources available on the LDSIG’s webpage to help you design your model railroad including the Layout Design Primer.
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Conventions
LDSIG NMRA 2026 Convention Update
The Layout Design SIG will not be participating in the 2026 NMRA National Convention in Chattanooga. After careful consideration, it became clear that we were unable to develop and coordinate an LDSIG program that would meet the expectations of our members and convention attendees within the available timeframe.
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Publications
The Layout Design Journal is the LDSIG’s premier publication. Membership includes four issues.
- Samplers of recent issues
- Search the content of the LDN and LDJ
- Electronic access for subscribers.
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