Build a 5 x 8 harbor railroad (pg. 40)by Neil BesougloffPart 1: Meet Model Railroader’s new project layoutHow to scratchbuild a freelanced factory (pg. 48)by Gerry LeoneWood siding, plastic window castings, and other materials yield a building full of characterLandmark scenes along the Water Level Route (pg. 54)by Richard L. StovingThe HO scale Hudson Division models the New York Central in the late steam eraTwisting trees from wire (pg. 61)by Robert W. PethoudAn old technique for making realistic armatures is faster and cheaper than you thinkJohn Armstrong designs an N&W main line (pg. 64)by Jim Hediger, senior editorA commissioned O scale track plan that captures heavy-duty railroadingQuick and easy well car weathering (pg. 68)by Pelle SøeborgGive these modern cars a used look with paint and powdered pastelsConceal trackwork in a city scene (pg. 72)by Paul J. DolkosNow you see it, now you don’t: tips for using structures and photos to hide track in an urban setting
