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October 2008

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Contents
Modeling different types of track
By Paul J. Dolkos
Make your main lines, sidings, and spurs realistic
Superelevating curves
By Andy Schnur
Giving curves a realistic profile
Improving Atlas code 83 flextrack
By Eric Brooman
Trim down the spikes and add weathering
4 weeks to a bigger layout
By David Popp
Week 2: Trackwork for the industrial district
>>Subscriber Bonus: Video: 4 weeks to a bigger layout, part two.
Build walls with odd angles
By Roger W. Holmes
Acute and obtuse corners for modular buildings
Across the Alleghenies
By Lou Sassi
The scenery on this HO scale layout speaks for itself
Kitbash an SD10 diesel
By Jim Volhard
Easy methods for modeling an unusual prototype
Model a cattle guard
By Harold W. Russell
Plans for a one-evening scratchbuilding project
Landmark Layouts
By Jim Kelly
Bob Hayden's Carrabasset & Dead River
Departments
From the Editor
News & Products
Railway Post Office
Information Desk
Workshop
Scenery Step by Step
DCC Corner
Product Reviews
>>Subscriber Bonus Video: Kadee HO scale cushion-frame PS-1
>>Subscriber Bonus: Atlas O F2/F3 diesel in O scale
>>Subscriber Bonus: Micro-Trains N scale three-dome tank car
>>Subscriber Bonus: Bachmann HO scale "Van Sweringen" Berkshire 2-8-4
Cartoon
Trackside Photos
Trains of Thought
Index of Advertisers
The Operators
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