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Model Railroader 2013 May
26 Styrene structures in 7 simple steps
This versatile plastic material lets you easily model buildings of any size, shape, or scale by Paul Dolkos
32 Scratchbuild a small factory
How to use mat board and cardstock to build an S scale structure by Brooks Stover
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38 4 technologies shaping model railroading's future
Everything from how models are made, to how they roll, to how they are controlled, is evolving. Here's how it will affect the hobby
by Mark W. Runyan, Terry Thompson, Takashi Daito, and Hal Miller
46 Through the Rockies on the Santa Fe
An around-the-walls HO scale model railroad captures the look of the transition-era ATSF
by Tom and Peggy Noblitt
52 Build a contemporary business car
Conrail's prototype car no. 5 and this model are both kit-bashed projects
by Matt Snell
58 Interurban scenes on a narrow shelf
The 2 x 34-foot GypsyTrolley Line is an award-winning HO modular layout
by Dave Rickaby
72 Trackside Photos
by Steven Otte
IN EVERY ISSUE
6 Digital MR
The latest features on our website by Dana Kawala
8 From the Editor
Soldering 101 with Mr. H by Neil Besougloff
10 News & Products Hobby industry news by Cody Grivno
16 Information Desk Mixing heavyweight and lightweight cars
by Jim Hediger
18 N Scale Insight
The case for body-mounted couplers by Jim Kelly
20 Workshop Tips
ABCs of electrical switches for layouts by Jim Hediger
22 Step by Step IM
Model a river canyon, part 1 by Cody Grivno ? Online bonus
62 DCC Corner
What's new in DCC? by Mike Polsgrove
64 Product Reviews
HO scale DCC train set from WalthersTrainline, Athearn HO scale GE AC4400CW
in Norfolk Southern heritage schemes, and more
by Dana Kawala
71 Trains of Thought A place to work
by Tony Koester
85 Index of Advertisers and Cartoon
86 The Operators Go for the long haul by Andy Sperandeo
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