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February 2012

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Contents
Build the Virginian: A 4 x 8 with more
By David Popp
Building solid benchwork that’s easy to expand for our HO layout
pg. 34
4 compact track plans
By Steven Otte
MR’s staff offers four different approaches to railroading in small spaces
pg. 40
Upgrade your car routing with realistic waybills
By Ted Pamperin

An easy-to-use system based on prototype paperwork

pg. 45
3 big scenes for a small space
By Pelle Søeborg

Dioramas make Flemming Ørneholm’s 7 x 12-foot HO layout seem bigger than it is

pg. 50
Scratchbuild a styrene structure
By David Leider

These easy-to-follow techniques can be used in any scale

pg. 58
Improve delivery trucks
By Al Skinner

Lowering the cargo box on N and HO scale Classic Metal Works trucks raises realism

pg. 64
Big city railroading in a garage
By Andy Romano

O scale Ironbound RR features urban scenes and radio control

pg. 66
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