MR index

[Anonymous]

Where - How can I find an on-line index of articles in MR from way back when?
Not just this month or last year, but a total index covering many years of previous issues.
Have magazines, need index to avoid manual searching.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried this one? http://index.mrmag.com/

[IRONROOSTER]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gsetter

Have you tried this one? http://index.mrmag.com/

There's also a link to it at the top of this page and most others on this site "Index of Magazines". The print is small and it's right at the top.
Enjoy
Paul

[Anonymous]

Uuhh, tried that...after you pointed it out :-)
But using various combinations of key word searches It didn't find what I was looking for...
An item in MR several years back on how to use a single pole rotary switch, +/- power supplies, pull-up resistors and diodes for a simple yard throat turnout matrix for operating tortoise machines. i know how to do it, I was just looking for the official article in print.

[Anonymous]

So it wasn't in the May 1982, right? The other was November 1968, more than a few years ago. Are you positive it was in Model Railroader?

I use to get the NMRA Bulletin which published an article index annually, however I haven't received the magazine for years.

One alternative is a program that you can buy that indexes modeling articles. You can read about it for free on the Gateway NMRA web site.

[IRONROOSTER]

Umm. As you can see your search is limited to the key words the indexers used. You might drill down through the categories. For example going through wiring, then limiting to MR I came up with 203 articles. This one is similar to at least part of what you're talking about

Route control for slow-motion turnout motors
Model Railroader, November 2000 page 106
A very simple and economical design
( CONTROL, MACHINE, "SMITH, DAVID K.", SWITCH, TRACK, WIRING, MR )

It doesn't mention all of the things you're talking about, but I don't think this index will give you that kind of depth. You just have to pick the best looking matches then go look up the articles.

Good luck
Paul

[ereimer]

i just had a look at the Nov 2000 article and it sure looks like the right one . nice , now i know how to set up my hidden staging yard !