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October 2011
October 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 Going high-tech on a double-deck layout By
Lou Sassi
Computer touch screens run the trains, turnouts, timetables, and more
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pg. 36 |
A track plan that fits under a bed By
Steven Otte
This compact N scale layout offers switching opportunities, interchange, and continuous running
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pg. 44 |
Detail a center-beam flatcar By
Pelle Søeborg
Grab irons, brake gear, weathering, and a load turn this HO Walthers car into a showpiece
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pg. 47 |
How to plan and build an urban scene By
Paul J. Dolkos
Design and construction of a 1950s industrial district
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pg. 50 |
Add storefront details By
V.S. Roseman
Photos of real stores make effective signs, awnings, and window displays
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pg. 58 |
A city in a small space By
Rick Van Laar
How to build a hillside business district in 3 square feet
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pg. 62 |
Modeling Canadian main lines By
Guy Major
Canada’s largest layout lies beneath the tracks to Montreal’s Central Station
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pg. 68 |
Department On the Web From the Editor News & Products Railway Post Office Information Desk Workshop Step by Step DCC Corner Product Reviews Video: Atlas HO scale GP40-2 (W) diesel locomotive. Coming soon! |
Trackside Photos Trains of Thought Index of Advertisers Cartoon The Operators
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