Model Railroader July 2010

Build a backwoods scene for your layout
From water to mirrors to hillside flats, this 5-foot layout section uses a lot of great scenery modeling techniques
By Gerry Leone

A busy mainline town in HO scale
Track and benchwork plans for a layout based on Kirkland, Ill
By David Popp and Andrew Roth

Authentic loads enhance operations
Tips for planning and modeling a series of visible freight shipments for your operating sessions
By Mont Switzer

Color models with powdered pastels
Using weathering powder in place of paints or stains
By Dennis Murphy

Learn while building
The owner of this HO scale layout is always looking for ways to improve his model railroad
By Jason Fontaine

Car forwarding with tags
Self-stick, removable plastic flags make car routing easy
By Len Bruening

Ethanol: An industry you can model
Add this modern plant to your layout
By Detlef Kurpanek