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March 2006

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Contents
From plan to reality
By Jim Hertzog
An HO scale plan was only the beginning
pg. 48
Better layout videos >>Online Bonus: Smart videotaping techniques
By Todd Brown
Shooting high-quality video is easier than you think
pg. 56
8 pike-size passenger trains
By MR staff
Pocket-size trains you can model in HO and N scales
pg. 60
Ten railroads, one layout: Part 2 >>Online Bonus: Track Plan, Benchwork, & Operations
By Bruce Chubb
Operating trains on a large HO scale model railroad
pg. 74
N & W's Washington Extension
By Nathaniel Cox
A classic coal-hauler in N scale in 144 square feet
pg. 82
Build the 4 x 8 Stoney Creek: Part 3
By Dave Methlie
Grass, rocks, and roads for the HO project railroad
pg. 88
Weather while you build
By Erik Bergstrom
Achieve a realistic in-service look on your next car kit
pg. 94
Departments
From the Editor
Could it be simpler?
News & Products
Hobby industry news and product announcements
Railway Post Office
Letters from our readers
Information Desk
Freight car lettering
Workshop
Chalk one up for instant fascia
Step by Step
Styrene backdrops and easy clouds
DCC Corner
Decoder-controlled caboose lighting
Product Reviews
HO scale EMD SW8 from Life-Like Div. of Walthers
California Zephyr cars in HO from Broadway Limitied
... and more
HO AC6000CW is a big-time hauler
American beauty: Model Power's N scale 4-4-0
HO EMD SW8 now offers sound and DCC
Trains of Thought
Model a favorite railroad-or region?
Trackside Photos
Cartoon
Small layout contest rules
Index of Advertisers
MR Project Illustrated
More business than meets the eye
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