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July 2008

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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
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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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