Going high-tech on a double-deck layout
By Lou Sassi
Computer touch screens run the trains, turnouts, timetables, and more
pg. 36
A track plan that fits under a bed
By Steven Otte, associate editor
This compact N scale layout offers switching opportunities, interchange, and continuous running
pg. 44
Detail a center-beam flatcar
By Pelle Søeborg
Grab irons, brake gear, weathering, and a load turn this HO Walthers car into a showpiece
pg. 47
How to plan and build an urban scene
By Paul J. Dolkos
Design and construction of a 1950s industrial district
pg. 50
Add storefront details
By V.S. Roseman
Photos of real stores make effective signs, awnings, and window displays
pg. 58
A city in a small space
By Rick Van Laar
How to build a hillside business district in 3 square feet
pg. 62
Modeling Canadian main lines
By Guy Major
Canada’s largest layout lies beneath the tracks to Montreal’s Central Station
pg. 68
By Lou Sassi
Computer touch screens run the trains, turnouts, timetables, and more
pg. 36
A track plan that fits under a bed
By Steven Otte, associate editor
This compact N scale layout offers switching opportunities, interchange, and continuous running
pg. 44
Detail a center-beam flatcar
By Pelle Søeborg
Grab irons, brake gear, weathering, and a load turn this HO Walthers car into a showpiece
pg. 47
How to plan and build an urban scene
By Paul J. Dolkos
Design and construction of a 1950s industrial district
pg. 50
Add storefront details
By V.S. Roseman
Photos of real stores make effective signs, awnings, and window displays
pg. 58
A city in a small space
By Rick Van Laar
How to build a hillside business district in 3 square feet
pg. 62
Modeling Canadian main lines
By Guy Major
Canada’s largest layout lies beneath the tracks to Montreal’s Central Station
pg. 68