Model Railroader March 2004

From the Editor
Large or small?

News & Products
Hobby industry news and product announcements

MR Readers' Choice Awards ballot

Railway Post Office
Letters from our readers

Workin' on the Railroad
Finally, a finished fascia

Workshop
Q's and A's and helpful modeling tips

Coming Events
Upcoming shows, conventions, and meets

Step by Step
Quick mainline details

Roque Bluffs, Part 6: wiring and scenery
Simple wiring and detailed scenery bring our seaport to life

Rugged mountain vistas
On the HO scale Franklin & South Manchester Line

California in Z
Four big views of the Southern Pacific in a small bedroom

Modelers guide to Alco freight diesels
Second in sales but first in the hearts of fans and modelers

Signaling made easier
Part 3: Software - the key to flexibility

Information Desk
Compact tank-car terminals

DCC Corner
Installing N scale decoders
Trains of thought
Enough work for the local?

Winners!
Model Railroader's 27th annual photo contest