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Light and easy on an N scale Main Street

Scratchbuild a station • A single postcard inspired this HO scale structure

Smooth track and wiring THAT WORKS • Building a model railroad that operates reliably starts with the rails and how they are powered

WEATHER PASSENGER CARS PIECEMEAL • Get an easy and excellent weathered finish by working on the model one piece at a time

Modeling street life and streetcars • This HO scale traction layout re-creates the feel of visiting the big city as a child

Making cobblestone streets

Department store lighting

THERE’S A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING • A little organization goes a long way for a modeler’s success

Using servo motors to control turnouts

Atlas Master N scale Alco S-2 switcher

PIKO America HO Siemens Sprinter DMU

ExactRail HO scale FMC 50-foot plug-door boxcar

Keep time on your side

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