Model Railroader June 2007

Cover story
Seven pike-size passenger trains
These prototypes are perfect for smaller layouts
the MR staff

Tune up your layout
Part 2: Troubleshooting track and turnouts
Paul J. Dolkos

Autumn on the Housatonic
New England scenery on this 30 x 44-foot HO club layout
Lou Sassi

Realistic Track Plan
A mid-size HO plan for the operator
A versatile twice-around layout is our second-prize winner
Jerry Boudreaux

A station on a (rock) shelf
Pennsy''s Clifton station inspired this HO scale kitbash
William L. Sartore

Domino backdrops and skirts
Modular backdrops and skirting provide a finished look
David Barrow

Kitbash an N scale coal tipple
Reworking a common kit to fit in a smaller space
John Drye

Operating variety on a small layout
Running trains on the HO scale Comstock RR
Hans Renker