Model Railroader November 2011

New York Harbor in a spare room
By Joe Kaspar
Pennsylvania RR waterfront operations inspired this 10 x 16 HO scale layout
pg. 32

Rail-marine operations for your model railroad
By V.S. Roseman
How to model the vessels and practices the real railroads use to ride the waves
pg. 39

Hands-free electromagnet uncouplers
By Jean C. Piquette
This circuit activates an uncoupler for 20-second intervals
pg. 46

Signs of the times on the Utah Belt
By Eric Brooman
Modernizing motive power, signals, and more
pg. 48

How to scratchbuild an N scale turnout
By Lance Mindheim
Step-by-step instructions for cutting ties, making parts, and soldering rail
pg. 53

How to model a rusty auto junkyard
By Horst Meier
Paint, weathering powder, and more make a realistic trackside scene
pg. 60

The Beer Line in a basement
By Rich Steenwyk
A fresh approach to a popular prototype industrial branch
pg. 64

Trackside Photos
By Alan Marshall, Steven Otte, associate editor
pg. 78