Magazine Issue

April 2009

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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
Build the Beer Line
Part 4: Realistic structures complete our HO layout
By Cody Grivno and the MR staff
Make lightweight benchwork
A unique design makes modules easy to tranport
By Joseph R. Balint Jr.
Building Freytag's foundry
Part 1: Constructing the main foundry structures
By Dean Freytag
Beyond the basics
Visit a New England layout a step above in accuracy
By John Grosner
Working beacons for diesels
Flashing lights increase N scale locomotive realism
By Lennart Svedberg
Freelancing a a harbor railroad
Scratchbuilt scenes highlight this large scale layout
By Dana Kawala
Improving Walthers' chain link fence
Make your fence sturdier with simple modifications
By Pelle Søeborg
Operating sitting down
A different approach to operating a model railroad
By Paul Dolkos
A branch line with a rail-marine twist
An HO plan for a 9 x 11-foot spare room
By Jim Spavins
Departments
From the Editor
News & Products
Railway Post Office
Information Desk
Workshop
Step by Step
DCC Corner
Trackside Photos
Cartoon
Locomotive Kitbashing Contest Rules
Trains of Thought
Index of Advertisers
The Operators