Model Railroader March 2013

Build small-town structures with big-time appeal
By Gerry Leone
One modeler’s approach to adding charm and character to a downtown district
pg. 30

From backdrop to blacktop
By Gerry Leone
Tips and tricks for adding background buildings and small-town streets
pg. 37

Making the most of modern buildings
By Lance Mindheim
How to model mundane urban structures that don’t stand out
pg. 42

Rural renewal in the Ozarks
By Charlie Duckworth
Business developments change a small Missouri town
pg. 46

Rebuild turnouts in place
By Frank Benenati
Improve turnout performance with new points and make them DCC friendly
pg. 50

Town and country on a New England branch line
By Lou Sassi
The Boston & Maine and the Rutland haul trains along the 14 x 21-foot East Berkshire Branch
pg. 54

Build a quarry branch
By Jim Hediger, Steven Otte
Part 3: A rock loader and shingle factory for our HO layout
pg. 60

How to detail a modern locomotive
By Matt Snell
Applying a handful of small parts will turn an economy model into a showpiece
pg. 68

An HO scale bridge line with Southern flair
By David F. Butts
The Sugar Valley & Sweetwater RR will be open for tours during the 2013 NMRA convention
pg. 72

A busy New York Harbor track plan in 5 x 9 feet
By Wayne N. Carlsen
The N scale Lehigh Valley Bronx Terminal features industrial switching along an urban waterfront
pg. 78