Magazine Issue

August 2006

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Model Railroader has been the leading model train magazine for the past 75 years. Each month, Model Railroader brings you step-by-step modeling projects, fascinating photo tours of model train layouts, unbiased product reviews, new product announcements, tips from the experts, and much more!

Plus, subscribers get exclusive online access to hundreds of track plans, product reviews, videos, bonus articles and more. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned veteran, this magazine is for you!

Contents
On newsstand July 11, 2006
Prototype scenes, freelanced layout
The fictional HO Lehigh Alliance is a railfan's dream
By Lou Sassi
Narrow gauge in a garage
Part 2: Preparing the room and building benchwork
By George Sebastian-Coleman
Quick and easy interiors
Techniques to furnish those empty structures
By Michael Tylick
A 13 x 19-foot HO rendition of the Alma District in Kansas
By John Armstrong
Constant-intensity headlights for DC
An easy project that leaves the lights on for you
By Bob Rivard
A growing garden empire
This 75 x 80-foot, 1:29-proportion layout started small
By Cody Grivno
A longer run with a virtual interlocking
Photos with approach-lighted signals extend running time
By Rich Weyand
Modeling a changing world
The HO scale Windsor RR is always set in the present day
By Herb Gishlick
Departments
From the Editor
Tried and True, or tired?
News & Products
Hobby industry news and product announcements
Railway Post Office
Letters from our readers
Information Desk
The yard is a railroad sorting machine
Workshop
Build an adjustable lifout... and questions answered
Step by Step
Layouts should be seen... and heard!
DCC Corner
Tips for using wireless throttles
Trains of Thought
Choosing, and re-choosing, an era
Cartoon
MR Project Illustrated
Make night-time switching simple