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Model Railroader Magazine 2013 January Build a branch line tips better roadbed t
Model Railroader 2013 January
32 Build a quarry branch
Part 1: Introduction, track plan, and operations for our new 2 x 12-foot project layout
by Cody Grivno ? Online bonus
40 5 expert tips for installing track and roadbed
Sound-deadening material, superelevation, and simple spacers help form a realistic right-of-way
by Pelle Soeborg
46 Kitbashing an HO roundhouse
A Heljan kit and 3-stall expansion set is the starting point by Ken Robbins
52 A Maine main line in an attic
Without a basement, this modeler made layout space between the rafters
by Don Sauret
58 Upgrading a small switcher with DCC and sound
A SoundTraxx Micro-Tsunami decoder proves the perfect fit for an HO scale 0-4-0T steam locomotive
by Karl Bond ? Online bonus
61 Variations on a 4 x 8 theme
Four HO scale 4 x 8 track plans designed for industrial switching and continuous running
by Michael Tylick
66 How to weather wood structures
Simulating aged wood is an important part of realistic model building
by Russ Watson
84 Trackside Photos
by Steven Otte
IN EVERY ISSUE
6 Digital MR
The latest features on our website by Dana Kawala
8 From the Editor
Like our videos? Read this by Neil Besougloff
10 News & Products Hobby industry news by Cody Grivno
20 Information Desk Incorporate realistic snow fighting into your operations by Eric Peterson
24 N Scale Insight
Tricks with N scale track by Jim Kelly
26 Workshop Tips
How to choose hobby knives and blades
by Jim Hediger
28 Step by Step
Basic scenery techniques by Cody Grivno
72 DCC Corner
Add sound to a modern N scale diesel
by Mike Polsgrove
76 Product
Reviews
HO scale Alco
S-2 by Bach-
mann, Fox Valley Models B&O
boxcars in HO
and N, and more by Dana Kawala
70 Model Railroader Sweepstakes
90 Trains of Thought
An easier approach to freelancing by Tony Koester
101 Index of Advertisers and Cartoon
102 The Operators
Getting a session started
by Andy Sperandeo 1 Online bonus
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