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The title may say “basic,” but this book covers a full range of benchwork skills and materials.
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Great Model Railroads 2012 is an enthusiast’s dream come true! The beautiful, full-color photos of 10 new layouts, many taken by expert model railroad photographers Paul Dolkos and Lou Sassi, truly bring these realistic layouts to life!

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Model Railroader Managing Editor David Popp details the expansion of his N scale Naugatuck Valley Railroad.
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