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Build basic benchwork for a small layout
How to model a
tractor load
p. 38
February 2016
www.ModelRailroader.com
p. 32
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Club railroading
at its best
Members mix history
with technology
p. 48
How to improve
power pickup
for DCC
p. 70
HOW TO
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Build a crossing
shanty from drawings
p. 44
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Build a lift-up gate for a walk-in layout
p. 64
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Take better photos of your layout
p. 56
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FEBRUARY2016
Volume 83, Number 2
IN THIS ISSUE
38
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Build basic benchwork for a small layout
How to model a
tractor load
p. 38
February 2016
www.ModelRailroader.com
p. 32
38
48
Club railroading
at its best
Members mix history
with technology
p. 48
WIN
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70
How to improve
power pickup
for DCC
p. 70
Turn to page 48
to learn about
the Northern
Virginia Model
Railroaders Club
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How to model a flatcar full of tractors
Even the load can become part of the operating session
by Mont Switzer
64
HOW TO
44
56
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Build a crossing
shanty from drawings
p. 44
•
Build a lift-up gate for a walk-in layout
p. 64
•
Take better photos of your layout
p. 56
44
Scratchbuild a crossing guard’s shanty
This compact structure adds character to a grade-crossing
by Mike Tylick
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48
Club railroading in a depot
Members keep pace with model railroading technology
by Douglas Kirkpatrick
On the cover:
Southern diesel switchers
mingle with steam locomotives on the
Northern Virginia Model Railroaders club
HO layout.
Paul J. Dolkos photo
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Point-and-shoot camera tips
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How to use the digital camera in your pocket to take quality
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by George Hermach
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70
DCC Corner
Improve power and signal
pickup for DCC
by Larry Puckett
8
From the Editor
And the survey says ...
by Neil Besougloff
72
Product Reviews
MREXTRA
58
Rocky Mountain showcase
Museum-quality structures and scenes highlight the
freelanced HO scale Fremont & South Park
by Dave Rickaby
10
News & Products
Hobby industry news
by Cody Grivno
64
Build a lift-up section that safely locks in place
A simple mechanism holds a lift span high enough to walk
under
by James P Murphy
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22
Railway Post Office
Letters from our readers
by Hal Miller
80
Trackside Photos
24
Ask MR
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Index of Advertisers and
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Trains of Thought
Limiting your options
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