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April 2009
April 2009
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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Part 1: Constructing the main foundry structures
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Beyond the basics
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Scratchbuilt scenes highlight this large scale layout
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An HO plan for a 9 x 11-foot spare room
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