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July 2008
July 2008 |
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 How to model super-size loads By
Jim Hediger Build and operate big flatcar loads on your layout |
Weather with washes By
Mike Tylick Easy methods for aging your freight cars |
>>Online bonus: Using paint washes to weather plastic structure models, including a realistic stone wall |
Simple tarp-covered loads By
Bruce Petty Realistic gondola loads are a one-night project away |
The Santa Fe's gateway to L.A. By
Gary Hoover Part 2: Scratchbuilding San Bernardino station |
The C&NW in the Hawkeye State By
Dave Rickaby An HO layout with a realistic Midwestern landscape |
The Western Maryland's Thomas Sub By
Richard Lawrence A 12 x 12 N scale plan featuring Appalachian coal country |
Model the Gila Tomahawk in HO scale By
Fred Knight, Mike Baker A Southern Pacific branchline train takes top prize |
Landmark Layouts By
Andy Sperandeo, Contributing Editor Allen McClelland's trendsetting Virginian & Ohio |
>>Online Bonus: The V&O's 1982 and 1998 track plans, maps and profiles |
Departments From the Editor News & Products Railway Post Office Information Desk Workshop Scenery Step by Step DCC Corner Product Reviews >>Subscriber Bonus: Kato N scale GS-4 and cars |
>>Subscriber Bonus: Walthers HO Flexi-Van |
Trackside Photos Cartoon Trains of Thought Index of Advertisers The Operators
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