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May 2011
May 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 Practical tips for switching fun By
David Popp
Design ideas and working examples for moving freight realistically on a model railroad
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pg. 30 |
Building Bay Junction, part 5
Adding a commuter station and a downtown street scene
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pg. 36 |
Build a headquarters for your railroad By
Jon Fruth
Turn a European city hall kit into an American office building
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pg. 42 |
Going west in N scale
A modeler makes changes for more realistic operation
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pg. 48 |
Easy covered hopper enhancements By
Brent D. Johnson
Simple details make a ready-to-run car more realistic
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pg. 54 |
Improve performance with transmission fluid By
Steve Carter
Automotive product improves wheel-to-rail electrical contact
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pg. 58 |
Mineral Point in miniature By
Jim Hediger, senior editor
A visit to a superb HO scale museum display layout
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pg. 60 |
Department On the Web From the Editor News & Products Railway Post Office Information Desk N Scale Insight Workshop Step by Step DCC Corner Product Reviews Trackside Photos Trains of Thought Index of Advertisers Cartoon The Operators
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