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February 2004

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Contents
Steam spectacular
By Howard Zane
HO scale Piermont Division of the Western Maryland
Ten cool tools
By Tony Koester
Expert modelers tell us about their favorite modeling tools
Signaling made easier>>Online Bonus: Click here for a signaling glossary
By Bruce Chubb
Part 2: Connecting your layout to your computer
Miniature Wonderland
By Erhard Baltrusch
This incredible display layout is a top-notch tourist attraction
Realistic (and easy) dispatching
By Roger Kujawa
Forms and procedures for Direct Traffic Control
Roque Bluffs, Part 5: handlaid turnouts>>Online Bonus: Read Gordon Odegard's February 1976 story about handlaid turnouts
By Iain Rice
Build 'em in place for free-flowing trackwork
Build this layout for less than $500
By George Sebastian-Coleman
Part 2: Adding scenery and running trains
Departments
From the Editor
News & Products
Railway Post Office
Workin' on the Railroad
Workshop
Coming Events
Step by Step
Trains of Thought
Information Desk
DCC Corner
Product Reviews
Lionel's HO Challenger>>Online Bonus: See Lionel's Challenger in action
Life-Like Products, HO scale, EMD SD50
Lionel, HO scale, Challenger
Trackside Photos
Index of Advertisers
Model Railroading is Fun
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