N scale through the NorthwoodsBy Dave RickabyThe Missabe Junction Ry. celebrates railroads and scenes of the upper Midwest pg. 34 Weathering a steam locomotive in 7 minutesBy Tony KoesterPanPastels and a sponge make it easy to simulate the dirt and grime of railroading pg. 40 12 classic weathering tipsBy David LambertsHandy techniques for weathering freight cars, structures, and vehicles pg. 44 Where the CNJ joined the PennsyBy Kevin SurmanA jointly owned short line makes an interesting prototype for a double-deck HO layout pg. 48 Superelevated curves in 4 stepsBy John PrykeSimple shims add a realistic tilt to flextrack pg. 55 Kitbash Denver Union StationBy Gerry Glancy pg. 56 Turn a common electrical switch into a turnout controlBy Mike EvansA positive latch locks the points in either position Carving realistic stone from foamBy Horst MeierLightweight, easy-to-shape material is a breeze to work with pg. 64