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Model Railroader 936

Model Railroader

Issue

Magazine:
Model Railroader
Number:
936 | January 2011
Language:
English

Table of contents

Reference | Page 24
Helper communication in the steam locomotive era

by Jim Hediger
In the steam era, how did the helper engineers communicate to synchronize their speed with the lead locomotive? And what happened if the lead engine had to slow down or speed up?
 

Reference | Page 25
Recycled ore cars

by Jim Hediger
Railroads have always recycled
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 34
The basics of ground cover

by Coby Grivno
Step by step
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 40
Building Bay Junction

by Dana Kawala
Part one: The track plan, benchwork ideas, and a tour of our staff-built HO scale layout.
 

Reference | Page 48
A modelers' guide to USRA locomotives

by Andy Sperandeo
These standardized engines served on many railroads
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 54
Diamond stacks in the desert

by Allan Wallace
This detailed HO layout depicts railroading in the 1800's
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 62
Operate turnout with RC servo motors

by Jim Lomison
Radio control components make an inexpensive alternative
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:87  | Page 64
How to model modern roofs

by Lance Mindheim
Three easy techniques for making realistic flat-roof structures
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 72
A plan for passenger operations

by Syan Sweatt
The freelanced Metropolitan Union Passenger Terminal
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 75
Add wear and tear to a steel gondola

by Tony Koester
They don't look new for long, so your models shouldn't either
 

Build Report, 1:160  | Page 76
Model an N scale demolished hpuse

by Al Skinner
Use scrap pieces from old laser-cut wood kits
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:87  | Page 78
Add two decoders to a brass locomotive

by Mike Polsgrove
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