Model Railroader June 2011

Narrow gauge inspiration in New Zealand
By Peter Ross
Large scale trains and a big bridge highlight Bob Allen’s freelanced layout
pg. 30

Building Bay Junction
By Dana Kawala, senior editor
Part six: Final details and operations on our project layout
pg. 34

Kitbash a modern sand tower
By Kazuo Terasawa
Build this yard fixture like the prototype – start with a hopper
pg. 40

Santa Fe in the land of enchantment
By Bob Foltz
A visit to Bob Foltz’s HO scale New Mexico Division
pg. 46

Handlaying “high-speed” turnouts
By Jim Richards
Closed-frog design provides smoother path for wheels
pg. 54

Carve outcroppings from Sculptamold
By Leon Wasiak
Use this method to create rock scenery for your layout
pg. 61

Trackside Photos
By Steven Otte, associate editor