In this 27-page article collection, you’ll learn tips and techniques for installing, painting, weathering, and ballasting track. In addition, we share layout-tested methods for repairing and replacing turnouts.Track laying is an essential skill for model railroaders. In this Digital Download collection, we’ve gathered an all-star lineup of authors to share their favorite techniques. Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno kicks things off with an article on replacing turnouts. Then we turn it over to MR’s contributing editors. Tony Koester walks through the steps of upgrading an older turnout. Pelle Søeborg is up next, covering topics such as roadbed, track and turnout installation, painting, weathering, and ballasting. Lou Sassi wraps things up with a pair of stories showing how he painted, weathered, and ballasted track on his popular narrow gauge layout. 27 pages, 3 MB, Digital Only
