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August 2011

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Ready to run in three hours
By Andy Sperandeo, Contributing Editor

Mechanical and detail improvements for off-the-shelf cars

pg. 30
All aboard for Entertrainment Junction
By Jim Hediger, senior editor

A model railroad display the whole family will enjoy

pg. 36
Simplify operation with train sequence lists
By John Pryke

Car orders enhance event lists for freight, passenger trains

pg. 42
A junction town on four Ntrak modules
By Manfred Neurauter

Part 1: An Austrian modeler builds his own slice of the U.S.A.

pg. 46
Build a diesel shop
By Jim Richards

Part 2: Interior, details, and paint for a prize-winning model

pg. 54
Better turnout control with slow-motion switch motors
By Thomas Hunt

Part 1: How to wire self-aligning yard ladders

pg. 58
A track plan for two eras
By Dan Lawecki
This Wabash branch line changed a lot between steam and
diesel years
pg. 62
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