Model Railroader August 2007

Glory days of the L&N
This HO layout showcases the Bluegrass State
John Bowling

Modeling concrete buildings
Use real cement for these precast structures
Lance Mindheim

Head-end equipment and operation
Part 1: Mail and express cars
Paul J. Dolkos

Cover story
Sherman Hill spectacular
A stunning 9 x 27-foot HO scale sectional layout
Horst Meier

Building resin car kits
Limited-production kits deliver specific prototypes
John Pryke

What's next?
Reader predictions about the future of model railroading
Taryn Sauer

Crafting a 1:22.5 standard narrow gauge layout
Barry Bogs extends his scratchbuilt roster
Jan Heine

Realistic Track Plan
Branchline switching with N scale steam
A switchback and a grade make operation challenging
Dick Christianson