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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
pg. 30
Use photos to make a panoramic backdrop
By Pelle Søeborg
Photo-splicing techniques for creating expansive layout scenes
pg. 36
Expanding horizons with basic photo backdrops
By John Pryke
Self-shot photographs enhance this HO scale waterfront scene
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
pg. 54
Bench tops made easy with foam
By Lance Mindheim
Extruded-foam insulation board is more than just a scenery material
pg. 56
Modeling modern patched diesels
By Matt Snell
Broaden your locomotive fleet by renumbering motive power
pg. 61
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