Build a 5 x 8 harbor railroad (pg. 40)
by Neil Besougloff
Part 1: Meet Model Railroader’s new project layout
How to scratchbuild a freelanced factory (pg. 48)
by Gerry Leone
Wood siding, plastic window castings, and other materials yield a building full of character
Landmark scenes along the Water Level Route (pg. 54)
by Richard L. Stoving
The HO scale Hudson Division models the New York Central in the late steam era
Twisting trees from wire (pg. 61)
by Robert W. Pethoud
An old technique for making realistic armatures is faster and cheaper than you think
John Armstrong designs an N&W main line (pg. 64)
by Jim Hediger, senior editor
A commissioned O scale track plan that captures heavy-duty railroading
Quick and easy well car weathering (pg. 68)
by Pelle Søeborg
Give these modern cars a used look with paint and powdered pastels
Conceal trackwork in a city scene (pg. 72)
by Paul J. Dolkos
Now you see it, now you don’t: tips for using structures and photos to hide track in an urban setting
by Neil Besougloff
Part 1: Meet Model Railroader’s new project layout
How to scratchbuild a freelanced factory (pg. 48)
by Gerry Leone
Wood siding, plastic window castings, and other materials yield a building full of character
Landmark scenes along the Water Level Route (pg. 54)
by Richard L. Stoving
The HO scale Hudson Division models the New York Central in the late steam era
Twisting trees from wire (pg. 61)
by Robert W. Pethoud
An old technique for making realistic armatures is faster and cheaper than you think
John Armstrong designs an N&W main line (pg. 64)
by Jim Hediger, senior editor
A commissioned O scale track plan that captures heavy-duty railroading
Quick and easy well car weathering (pg. 68)
by Pelle Søeborg
Give these modern cars a used look with paint and powdered pastels
Conceal trackwork in a city scene (pg. 72)
by Paul J. Dolkos
Now you see it, now you don’t: tips for using structures and photos to hide track in an urban setting