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November 2009
November 2009 |
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 Easy autumn trees By
Horst Meier Applying acrylic paint to foliage for realistic results |
pg. 38 |
Catch the parade on the Pennsy By
Tim Garner Capturing the spirit of railfanning in 1940 |
pg. 40 |
>>Online Bonus: Pennsylvania RR, Willsburgh Division desktop wallpaper |
Make realistic weeds By
Sergio Slonecki Using fake fur to model tufts of grass |
pg. 47 |
Build laser-cut wood structures By
John Pryke 12 simple steps to construct an HO interlocking tower |
pg. 48 |
Guide to track-planning software By
Steven Otte How to pick the package that's right for you |
pg. 52 |
Two reviews of track-planning software |
Two levels on a shelf By
Brad E. Smith Am N scale plan for a busy industrial district |
pg. 56 |
Kitbash two McCloud Ry. SD38s By
Lee Christopher Kato HO SD40s are the starting point for this project |
pg. 58 |
LED basics for model railroaders By
Wayne McNab How to select and use light-emitting diodes |
pg. 64 |
Pounding out lava-rock dirt By
Hal Miller A garden stone makes modeling Oklahoma earth easy |
pg. 66 |
The long road to Tuxedo Junction By
Roger Mehl An HO layout 57 years in the making |
pg. 68 |
Model a triangular barrier gate By
Joseph Kreiss An easy-to-build detail for roads and rail crossings |
pg. 72 |
Departments From the Editor Now on ModelRailroader.com Watch the November issue preview |
>>Order "Make your own realistic trees" from the Information Station |
Modelers spotlight video for October 22, 2009 -- Inside Cody's office |
History according to Hediger |
News & Products Railway Post Office Information Desk Workshop Step by Step DCC Corner Product Reviews M.T.H. HO scale 4-12-2 steam locomotive |
Video: M.T.H. HO scale 4-12-2 |
Atlas N scale GE Dash 8-40CW |
Train Control Systems drop-in N scale Digital Command Control decoder |
ExactRail HO scale PC&F 6,033-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar |
Trackside Photos Trains of Thought Index of Advertisers The Operators Identify extra trains with classification signals |
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