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January 2012

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Contents
Hauling freight in Hawaii
By Joseph Kreiss

The HO scale Big Island Rail plays “what if” in the 50th state

pg. 34
How to add DCC sound to a compact HO switcher
By Don Janes

An ESU LokSound decoder and speaker work well in this Bachmann 44-tonner

pg. 41
Kitbash an offset swing bridge
By Jim Richards

Modifying a styrene kit to model an unusual counterweighted prototype

pg. 44
Build The Virginian: A 4 x 8 with more
By David Popp

Part 1: The plan and operation for our HO scale project layout

pg. 50
9 tips for an organized workbench
By Matt Snell

These tips can make completing projects easier, faster, and more enjoyable

pg. 60
From grass mat to weed patch
By Thomas Klimoski

Use long grass fiber mats to add overgrown areas to your layout

pg. 62
Adding background sound to your layout
By Kathy Millatt

Portable compact disc players, sound effects CDs, and computer speakers make this an easy project

pg. 66
Track plan for an N scale urban terminal railroad
By Bill Carpenter

Lift-up and roll-away sections allow easy pass-through access to this 10 x 13-foot downtown switching layout

pg. 68
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