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July 2012
July 2012 |
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Contents Lessons learned from building a coastal railroad By
Lou Sassi Sam Novello’s HO layout looks great, but his next one will be even better
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pg. 30 |
Use photos to make a panoramic backdrop By
Pelle Søeborg Photo-splicing techniques for creating expansive layout scenes
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pg. 36 |
Expanding horizons with basic photo backdrops By
John Pryke Self-shot photographs enhance this HO scale waterfront scene
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pg. 42 |
Building a modern-era main line in N scale By
Jim Reising |
pg. 46 |
Add a digital track scale By
David Popp Enhance your operating sessions by simulating weighing freight
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pg. 54 |
Bench tops made easy with foam By
Lance Mindheim Extruded-foam insulation board is more than just a scenery material
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pg. 56 |
Modeling modern patched diesels By
Matt Snell Broaden your locomotive fleet by renumbering motive power
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pg. 61 |
Department On the Web From the Editor News & Products Railway Post Office N Scale Insight Information Desk Workshop Step by Step DCC Corner Product Reviews Trackside Photos Trains of Thought Index of Advertisers Cartoon The Operators
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