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April 2011
April 2011 |
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 Workshop Tips: Enhancing realism By
Jim Hediger, senior editor
A little dirt and grime helps bring out diesel details
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pg. 24 |
5 ways to weather By
Cody Grivno, associate editor
How to simulate dirt, rust, faded paint, and more
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pg. 30 |
Weathering gallery By
Cody Grivno, associate editor
A showcase of various models expertly detailed
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pg. 36 |
Weather a steam locomotive realistically By
Gary Hoover
Paint and powder improve the look of a steam engine
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pg. 38 |
Weather: the final frontier By
Don Ball
Operating in inclement weather offers the ultimate realism
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pg. 42 |
Model a maintenance-of-way shop By
Matt Snell
Lineside details and track vehicles enhance a compact scene
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pg. 43 |
6 tips for layouts in small spaces By
Mat Chibbaro
Ideas to help you fit a layout where you didn’t think you could
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pg. 46 |
September 1955 on the C&NW By
Lou Sassi
Operations on Jim Munns’ freelanced HO Christie Division
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pg. 48 |
Building Bay Junction, part 4
How we kitbashed two industries for our HO project layout
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pg. 54 |
Rio Grande in my garage By
Bill Iwan
Animation and sound effects bring this On21⁄2 layout to life
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pg. 60 |
Trackside Photos By
Steven Otte |
Department On the Web From the Editor News & Products Railway Post Office Information Desk Step by Step DCC Corner Product Reviews Trackside Photos Trains of Thought Index of Advertisers Cartoon The Operators
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