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Build a modular express bulding to fit any location
By V.S. Roseman
How to model a busy transfer point for small shipments moving between trains and delivery trucks
pg. 28

Upgrading and redetailing a classic brass HO USRA Mikado
By Ken Robbins
A can motor, flywheel, and scratchbuilt details convert a light 2-8-2 into a handsome Grand Trunk locomotive
pg. 33

Three track plans for 2 x 4 feet
How to fit an N scale model railroad on a quarter sheet of plywood
pg. 38

Two railroads in one small space
By Dave Rickaby
The Chicago & North Western and Milwaukee Road take center stage on this 9 x 13-foot HO layout
pg. 43

Compact staging adds a variety to your operations
By Terry Thompson, publisher
A manual traversing staging yard you can build in an afternoon
pg. 48

From Quarry to crusher
By Dave Rickaby
How an unsatisfying HO scale layout became a fun On2-1/2 industrial railroad
pg. 52

Modern gondola makeover
By Matt Snell
Six simple steps to convert coal gons into scrap metal haulers
pg. 56
Model Railroader September 2012
Model Railroader

Model Railroader September 2012

$1.80 $5.99
Build a modular express bulding to fit any location
By V.S. Roseman
How to model a busy transfer point for small shipments moving between trains and delivery trucks
pg. 28

Upgrading and redetailing a classic brass HO USRA Mikado
By Ken Robbins
A can motor, flywheel, and scratchbuilt details convert a light 2-8-2 into a handsome Grand Trunk locomotive
pg. 33

Three track plans for 2 x 4 feet
How to fit an N scale model railroad on a quarter sheet of plywood
pg. 38

Two railroads in one small space
By Dave Rickaby
The Chicago & North Western and Milwaukee Road take center stage on this 9 x 13-foot HO layout
pg. 43

Compact staging adds a variety to your operations
By Terry Thompson, publisher
A manual traversing staging yard you can build in an afternoon
pg. 48

From Quarry to crusher
By Dave Rickaby
How an unsatisfying HO scale layout became a fun On2-1/2 industrial railroad
pg. 52

Modern gondola makeover
By Matt Snell
Six simple steps to convert coal gons into scrap metal haulers
pg. 56
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