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January 2005

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Contents
Branch line for the Turtle Creek Central>>Online Bonus: Video of the expanded Turtle Creek layout
By Jim Kelly
Add it to an existing railroad or use it as the start of something new
pg. 60
How to model a stucco depot
By Bob Foltz
Santa Fe's Lamy, N.M., station is typical Southwestern structure
pg. 66
Right from the start
By Dave Roeder
A smooth-running railroad built by the books(s)
Different time, different look >>Online Bonus: Read why one modeler loves 1906
By Paul J. Dolkos
The turn of the 20th century is full of modeling opportunities
Build an upgraded SD40-2
By Erik Bergstrom
Basic techniques for detailing and painting an MR&T workhorse
Power districts for Digital Command Control >>Online Bonus: Learn how to make your layout hi-tech
By Paul Chandler
Wiring your DCC layout to limit operating interruptions
Keeping track of history
By George Hall
Museum's layout brings California's railroad heritage to life
Departments
From the Editor
News & Products
Railway Post Office
Information Desk
Workshop
Step by Step
DCC Corner
Product Reviews
>>Online Bonus: Video of Athearn's HO scale Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger
Atlas, HO Scale, H-24-66 Train Master
Con-Cor, N scale, USRA 2-10-2
Athearn, HO scale, UP 4-6-6-4 Challenger
Statement of ownership
Trains of Thought
Trackside Photos
Index of Advertisers
Model Railroading is Fun
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