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Protect your train crews from collisions with this simple scenery detail
Enhance commercial HO scale models using these easy-to-follow techniques
This freelanced HO scale layout changes locations across New England depending on the equipment run
Alex Nawotka’s first effort was a big step forward
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Introducing the variable location layout
NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12
Hobby industry news
ASK MR, pg. 18
Why do these boxcars have built-in lights?
REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 24
Upgrading the MR&T with Walthers’ new turnouts
DCC CURRENTS, pg. 54
The new Walthers turnouts are here
PRODUCT REVIEWS, pg. 56
EMD GP18 in HO from Athearn, Walthers HO standard-cupola caboose, and more
ON OPERATION, pg. 60
Going to rules school
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 62
Special Great Model Railroads preview
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 73
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 74
Providing quiet zones
