Hauling freight in HawaiiBy Joseph KreissThe HO scale Big Island Rail plays “what if†in the 50th statepg. 34How to add DCC sound to a compact HO switcherBy Don JanesAn ESU LokSound decoder and speaker work well in this Bachmann 44-tonnerpg. 41Kitbash an offset swing bridgeBy Jim RichardsModifying a styrene kit to model an unusual counterweighted prototypepg. 44Build The Virginian: A 4 x 8 with moreBy David PoppPart 1: The plan and operation for our HO scale project layoutpg. 509 tips for an organized workbenchBy Matt SnellThese tips can make completing projects easier, faster, and more enjoyablepg. 60From grass mat to weed patchBy Thomas KlimoskiUse long grass fiber mats to add overgrown areas to your layoutpg. 62Adding background sound to your layoutBy Kathy MillattPortable compact disc players, sound effects CDs, and computer speakers make this an easy projectpg. 66Track plan for an N scale urban terminal railroadBy Bill CarpenterLift-up and roll-away sections allow easy pass-through access to this 10 x 13-foot downtown switching layoutpg. 68
