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READER TIP • An easy gravel-textured roof
How to weather a covered cement hopper
Using LEDs to Model Fusees • Protect your train crews from collisions with this simple scenery detail
Detail and weather WAR EMERGENCY HOPPERS • Enhance commercial HO scale models using these easy-to-follow techniques
Going Out East • This freelanced HO scale layout changes locations across New England depending on the equipment run
Bridging the gaps
LEARN ING ON THE JOB • Alex Nawotka’s first effort was a big step forward
Making concrete roads
The new Walthers turnouts are here
Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP18
Walthers Mainline HO standard-cupola caboose
Going to rules school
Trackside Photos
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Providing quiet zones