Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 The Ultimate Guide returns! RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What are gondolas with covers carrying? STEP BY STEP, pg. 22 […]
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Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 New Atlas O catalog, Menards Valley Motors QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 S GAUGE THEN NOW AND THEN, pg. 20 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, pg. 48 […]
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Welcome Camelot in Dairyland Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Summer 2021 issue True Color Frisco’s Will Rogers at St. Louis Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Classics Today R&LHS turns 100 Car Stop Bamberger Railroad […]
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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Issue archive offers insights, inspiration NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What freight cars would my diesels pull? STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Light and easy on an N scale […]
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In every issue News p. 4 The Surface Transportation Board orders railroads to resubmit service plans Preservation p. 44 National Railroad Museum restores a unique hospital car Train-Watching p. 46 Hot spot: The small town of Fort Montgomery, N.Y. on the Hudson River has big-time train action […]
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PLUS Modeling a Mountain State coal hauler C&O and NYC’s jointly owned Nicholas, Fayette & Greenbrier From demolition to discovery Modeling an unknown part of a known prototype The “accidental” mushroom layout The rewards were well worth the extra effort Virginia & Truckee in the transition era A proto-freelanced HO track plan A compact […]
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Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 8 LETTERS, pg. 12 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Atlas O container, weathering materials MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 17 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20 COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 22 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 23 S GAUGE THEN NOW AND THEN, pg. 24 GREATEST FIND, […]
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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Introducing a new era for the MR&T NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 What tools does a model railroader need? STEP BY STEP, pg. 24 Strip, paint, and decal a […]
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Welcome Winter wonderlands, and a crew change Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Fall 2021 issue True Color Sunrise at South Amboy Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop Postscript in Milwaukee Bumping Post Reading’s […]
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Plus much more! Toy Train Layouts for Small Spaces, pg. 6 Compact layouts have always been a part of the hobby. Get started on one now. Modest beginnings, pg. 7 Where so many of us got started with our toy trains Small workhorse: CTT’s City Transfer & Terminal, pg. 8 This multi-role 5 x 9-foot […]
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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Know-how plus imagination equals success NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Santa Fe’s NCX: A freight you can model REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 24 Upgrading the MR&T with Walthers’ new […]
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