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May 2005
May 2005 |
Model Railroader has been the leading model train magazine for the past 75 years. Each month, we bring you step-by-step modeling projects, fascinating photo tours of model train layouts, unbiased product reviews, new product announcements, tips from the experts and much more!
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Contents A long run - with a purpose By
Carl Swanson An operations-intensive HO layout built by a professional railroader |
Modeling Clinchfield F units By
Bob Helm, Jim Six Easy detail changes update any veteran EMD cab unit |
Narrow gauge in a small room By
George Hall Ore trains and mixed freights serve this freelanced On2½ layout |
Steel benchwork >>Online Bonus: More photos at the Kearney & Black Hills RR Web site By
Bill Boyd, Art Jones Build a layout with steel studs in place of traditional wood framing |
Towering timber >>Online Bonus: Additional tree-building techniques By
Lou Ullian Four easy techniques for modeling tall trees |
Meet Gator board By
Dave Myers Gatorfoam and Gatorplast have untapped modeling applications |
A classic modernized American By
Jack Burgess Yosemite Valley RR 4-4-0 no. 22 |
Shallow link for switch motors By
Mike Evans A simple lever that keeps Lemaco motors out of sight |
Mountain railroading in a small room By
Bob Sprague Plan for a 13 x 13-foot HO Eastern mountain railroad |
Departments From the Editor News & Products Railway Post Office Workin' on the Railroad Workshop Coming Events Step by Step Information Desk DCC Corner >>Online Bonus: Decoder controlled passenger car lighting |
Product Reviews >>Online Bonus: Video of the HO EMD SD40-2 in action |
N scale 2-8-4 from Life-Like is a smooth performer |
HO EMD SD40-2 delivers power with realistic sound |
Kadee, HO scale, PS-2 covered hopper |
Trains of Thought Trackside Photos Index of Advertisers Model Railroading is Fun
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