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In this Issue
Dust and time take the sparkle out of even the best scenery
A flexible layout support system for railroads large and small
This simple detail is an easy way to boost a steam locomotive’s realism
Scratchbuilt structures and great scenery have entranced visitors for more than five decades
Develop new skills with this HO scale open-load project
Geometry yields more accurate dimensions for making structure plans from photos
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
The secret of Severna Park’s success
NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12
Hobby industry news
ASK MR, pg. 18
How are a crane’s hooks secured for travel?
STEP BY STEP, pg. 24
Build a cement silo
DCC CURRENTS, pg. 52
Implementing stay-alive circuits
PRODUCT REVIEWS, pg. 54
GMD FP9 in N scale by Rapido, HO scale PIKO Whitcomb 65-tonner, and more
ON OPERATION, pg. 62
Beef up operation with stock shipments
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 64
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 73
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 74
Driving the gold spike – or not
