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Model Railroader Magazine 2014 December Update on the Nickel Plate
Model Railroader Magazine 2014 December
Table of Contents
36 Update on the Nickel Plate
Contributing editor Tony Koester's multi-deck model railroad
gets closer to completion
by Tony Koester Online bonus
46 RFID for model railroad operations
Using radio-frequency identification and a computer to track
rolling stock opens new possibilities for operation
by Seth Neumann and Chris Drome
, Online bonus
52 Creating mirror magic MREXTRA
Using mirrors on streams, structures, streets, roads, and roadbeds can make layouts seem larger
by Gerry Leone
57 Build an uncoupling tool for passenger cars
This frame fits around car diaphragms to release magnetic couplers by Rick De Candido
58 A tall tale come true MREXtRA
A Denver & Rio Grande Western branch that existed only in
rumor takes shape in On30
by Jim Gore
64 How to model a patched-out locomotive
Add variety to your fleet with these easy-to-follow techniques by Kim Nipkow
68 Build a gate to hide a furnace
This clever design allows a layout to expand
by Thomas Oxnard
88 Trackside Photos
by Steven Otte
Digital MR
The latest features on our
website by Dana Kawala
From the Editor Enjoying different paths by Neil Besougloff
News & Products Hobby industry news by Cody Grivno Online bonus
22 Railway Post Office Letters from our readers by Eric Stelpflug
Information Desk Prototype kitbashing is alive and well by Jim Hediger
Workshop Tips
Essential tools for beginners by Jim Hediger
,54 Step by Step
How to model a hay field
by Cody Grivno
72 DCC Corner
DCC terms you should know by Mike Polsgrove
Norfolk Southern GP49 and Southern Ry. EMD GP39X in HO scale by Athearn, HO scale sound-equipped Alco C-424 from Atlas, and more by Dana Kawala
Trains of Thought Ready-to-run: tombstone or steppingstone? by Tony Koester
Index of Advertisers and Cartoon
The Operators
Meet the yard crew
byAndy Sperandeo
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