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IN THIS ISSUE
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Modeling streets and highways
Use plaster to cast concrete streets, sidewalks and
asphalt roads
by Pelle Søeborg
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52
On the cover:
Pelle Søeborg shares his
methods for making roads on his new
Midwestern layout.
Pelle Søeborg photo
34
Scratchbuild an 1870s water tower
Damage from an earthquake provided an opportunity
to improve this HO scale model
by Ron Foreman
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11 ways to make peel-and-stick parts
Adhesive transfer tape works like double-sided tape – without
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by Brooks Stover
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Step by Step
How to model an engine-
house, part 1
by Cody Grivno
44
N scale Tehachapi Sub in 11 x 13 feet
52
Installing a layout skirt on straight
and curved fascia
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From the Editor
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DCC Corner
Computer interfaces for DCC
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Product Reviews
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Railfanning coast-to-coast
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Trackside Photos
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Information Desk
Temporary depots help
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Trains of Thought
A detour move satisfies itch
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20
Workshop Tips
Build a portable track gang
by Jim Hediger
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Heritage Fleet
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