Model Railroader August 2009

Three decks for operation
High ceilings inspired this "mushroom" layout
By Dave Rickaby


Make a ball signal
A vintage signal that has served nearly a century
By Lou Sassi

Scratchbuild a feed mill
Building an HO scale structure from photos
By Bruce Petty


Make a distant tree line
Using scuff pads to blend scenery into a backdrop
By Lance Mindheim

True-to-prototype Santa Fe line
A look at the newest Cat Mountain & Santa Fe
By David Barrow


Lineside details by the book
Using railroad standards books to enhance modeling
By Matt Snell

Big-time coal hauling in HO scale
Fitting a Clinchfield RR branch in 9 x 11 feet
By Dan Bourque

Re-detail a modernized American
A conversion project for an HO scale Bachmann 4-4-0
By Jack Burgess