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Model Railroader 967

Model Railroader

Issue

Magazine:
Model Railroader
Number:
967 | October 2013
Language:
English

Table of contents

Reference | Page 20
Special trackwork resolves switching problems in a congested area

by Jim Hediger
Information Desk
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:87  | Page 24
HO couplers, installation, and adjustments

by Jim Hediger
Workshop Tips
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 28
How to install knuckle couplers

by Cody Grivno
Step By Step
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:87  | Page 32
Increase realism with scale couplers

by Pelle K. Soeborg
Quick tips for swapping out common couplers with more prototypical Sergent couplers
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 36
A bt of Pennsylvania on the Gulf

by Bob Werre, and Steven Otte
This Galveston, Texas, double-deck HO layout models the Pennsy, and nearby lines
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 42
O scale operating switch stands

by Lou Sassi
Modifying an HO scale product to work in a larger scene
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 44
Scratchbuild a freight depot

by Bruce Petty
This HO model of Union Pacific's Glendale, Calif., station is built from styrene with a loading dock of real concrete
9005
0.005" Clear Polystyrene Sheet (0.13mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
9005
4100
.100" Opaque White Polystyrene V Groove Siding 1 x 6" x 12" Sheet
Evergreen Scale Models
4100
9040
0.040" Plain Opaque White Polystyrene Sheet (1.0mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
9040
New tool
9020
0.020" Plain Opaque White Polystyrene Sheet (0.50mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
9020
New tool
8108
Scale 1x8 Opaque White Polystyrene Strips 0.011" x 0.090" (0.28mm x 2.29mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
8108
8212
Scale 2x12 Opaque White Polystyrene Strips 0.022" x 0.135" (0.56mm x 3.43mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
8212
8206
Scale 2x6 Opaque White Polystyrene Strips 0.022" x 0.066" (0.56mm x 1.68mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
8206
8204
Scale 2x4 Opaque White Polystyrene Strips 0.022" x 0.043" (0.56mm x 1.09mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
8204
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 50
Use layered foliage to enhance your scenery

by James MnNab
Multiple applications of trees, grass, shrubbery, and other foliage textures add depth and realism
FP178
Poly Fiber Green
Woodland Scenics
FP178
New tool
T1365
Coarse Turf Dark Green Shaker
Woodland Scenics
T1365
T1364
Coarse Turf Medium Green Shaker
Woodland Scenics
T1364
EX886C
FARM PASTURE BLEND - 64 oz
Scenic Express 1:87
EX886C
T1363
Coarse Turf Light Green Shaker
Woodland Scenics
T1363
84922
Micro-Mark Green Poly Fiber, 12 oz
Micro-Mark 1:87
84922
T1349
Blended Turf Green Blend Shaker
Woodland Scenics
T1349
EX0214
1/4 BUSHEL SUPERTREE VALUE PACK 5"-8"
Scenic Express
EX0214
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 54
One track plan, three options

by Michael Sharp
This HO scale track plan can represent a cereal plant, steel mill, or automobile stamping plant
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 58
Turning Big Boys in 2 x 5 feet

by Pelle K. Soeborg
This HO scale locomotive terminal lifts to the ceiling to clear a doorway
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 66
DCC sound with 2 speakers

by Mike Polsgrove
DCC Corner
 

Review | Page 68
Product Reviews

by Dana Kawala
 

Editorial | Page 75
Trains for Thought

by Tony Koester
Setting reasonable goals
 

Photo Gallery | Page 76
Trackside Photos

by Steven Otte
 

Reference | Page 90
The Operators

by Andy Sperandeo
Two useful rules