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Model Railroader 2012 September
28 Build a modular express building to fit any location
How to model a busy transfer point for small shipments moving between trains and delivery trucks
by VS. Roseman
33 Upgrading and redetailing a classic brass HO USRA Mikado
A can motor, flywheel, and scratchbuilt details convert a light 2-8-2 into a handsome GrandTrunk locomotive
by Ken Robbins ? Online bonus
SPECIAL: SMALL SPACE SOLUTIONS
38 Three track plans for 2 x 4 feet
How to fit an N scale model railroad on a quarter sheet of plywood by M.C. Fujiwara
42 Two railroads in one small space
The Chicago & North Western and Milwaukee Road take center stage on this 9 x 13-foot HO layout
by Dave Rickaby ? Online bonus
48 Compact staging adds variety to operations
A manual traversing staging yard you can build in an afternoon by Terry Thompson
52 From quarry to crusher
How an unsatisfying HO scale layout became a fun On21/2 industrial railroad by Dave Rickaby
56 Modern gondola makeover
Six simple steps to convert coal gons into scrap metal haulers by Matt Snell
68 Trackside Photos
by Steven Otte
IN EVERY ISSUE
6 Digital MR
The latest features on our website by Dana Kawala
From the Editor
How far should you go? by Neil Besougloff
10 News & Products
Hobby industry news by Cody Grivno
18 Information Desk
Getting the job done by Jim Hediger
20 N Scale Insight
Model makers catch up with me
by Jim Kelly
22 Workshop Tips
How to insulate wires with heat-shrink tubing
by Jim Hediger
24 Step by Step
Revitalize an aging scene by Steven Otte
58 DCC Corner
Understanding CV29 by Mike Polsgrove
60 Product Reviews MREXTR4 HO scale NewYork, New Haven & Hart-
ford Comet by
Con-Cor, Wal-
thers Santa Fe El
Capitan passenger cars in HO scale,
and more
by Dana Kawala
72 Trains of Thought
Living in a
"small town" by Tony Koester
81 Index of Advertisers and Cartoon
82 The Operators
Do you need a throttle? by Andy Sperandeo
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