Workshop Tips: Enhancing realismBy Jim Hediger, senior editorA little dirt and grime helps bring out diesel details pg. 24 5 ways to weatherBy Cody Grivno, associate editorHow to simulate dirt, rust, faded paint, and more pg. 30 Weathering galleryBy Cody Grivno, associate editorA showcase of various models expertly detailed pg. 36 Weather a steam locomotive realisticallyBy Gary HooverPaint and powder improve the look of a steam engine pg. 38 Weather: the final frontierBy Don BallOperating in inclement weather offers the ultimate realism pg. 42 Model a maintenance-of-way shopBy Matt SnellLineside details and track vehicles enhance a compact scene pg. 43 6 tips for layouts in small spacesBy Mat ChibbaroIdeas to help you fit a layout where you didn’t think you could pg. 46 September 1955 on the C&NWBy Lou SassiOperations on Jim Munns’ freelanced HO Christie Division pg. 48 Building Bay Junction, part 4By Dana Kawala, senior editorHow we kitbashed two industries for our HO project layout pg. 54 Rio Grande in my garageBy Bill IwanAnimation and sound effects bring this On21⁄2 layout to life pg. 60