July 2025
The July 2025 issue of Model Railroader
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In this Issue
Making notes inside models helps provide provenance for future owners
Get prototypical results using these easy-to-follow techniques
Timetable-and-train-order operation doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems
A veteran modeler shares tips on how he enhanced his new HO scale layout
Add a sense of history and even operating challenges
3-D printing and detail parts yield accurate HO scale models
Napkins serve as the starting point
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
You could be the author we’re looking for!
NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10
Hobby industry news
ASK MR, pg. 19
Any ideas for building a workbench?
STEP BY STEP, pg. 23
A flag for the Kingfield Post Office
ON OPERATION, pg. 54
Rollers and stop cars
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 56
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON pg. 65
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 66
Why I enjoyed freelancing
