Model Railroader May 2011

Practical tips for switching fun
By David Popp
Design ideas and working examples for moving freight realistically on a model railroad
pg. 30

Building Bay Junction, part 5
By Dana Kawala, senior editor
Adding a commuter station and a downtown street scene
pg. 36

Build a headquarters for your railroad
By Jon Fruth
Turn a European city hall kit into an American office building
pg. 42

Going west in N scale
A modeler makes changes for more realistic operation
pg. 48

Easy covered hopper enhancements
By Brent D. Johnson
Simple details make a ready-to-run car more realistic
pg. 54

Improve performance with transmission fluid
By Steve Carter
Automotive product improves wheel-to-rail electrical contact
pg. 58

Mineral Point in miniature
By Jim Hediger, senior editor
A visit to a superb HO scale museum display layout
pg. 60