Model Railroader May 2008

Lots of locomotives in a small space An HO engine terminal designed for a spare room John Bruno


Better structures 10 kitbashing tips to make one-of-a-kind buildings Mike Tylick


Easy interior lighting with DCC Simple circuits use track power to light structures Wayne McNab


Realistic layout room lighting Adding 24-hour room lighting to a model railroad Dan Zugelter


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Operate a fan trip on your layout Special trains can add fun to an operating session Jim Hediger


Cover story: From coalfields to tidewater An HO railroad built using traditional techniques Douglas Kirkpatrick


Freight car weathering Easy techniques to weather cars from the wheels up Bob Rivard


Modeling the Music City Star in N Make this train using paint and custom decals Richard Thomason


Landmark Layouts The Midwest Railroad Modelers club layout Andy Sperandeo


Planning an On2 1/2 desert railroad An old Model Railroader photo inspired this plan Bruce Petty