Lessons learned from building a coastal railroadBy Lou SassiSam Novello’s HO layout looks great, but his next one will be even betterpg. 30Use photos to make a panoramic backdropBy Pelle SøeborgPhoto-splicing techniques for creating expansive layout scenespg. 36Expanding horizons with basic photo backdropsBy John PrykeSelf-shot photographs enhance this HO scale waterfront scenepg. 42Building a modern-era main line in N scaleBy Jim Reising pg. 46Add a digital track scaleBy David PoppEnhance your operating sessions by simulating weighing freightpg. 54Bench tops made easy with foamBy Lance MindheimExtruded-foam insulation board is more than just a scenery materialpg. 56Modeling modern patched dieselsBy Matt SnellBroaden your locomotive fleet by renumbering motive powerpg. 61
