Model Railroader July 2012

Lessons learned from building a coastal railroad
By Lou Sassi
Sam Novello’s HO layout looks great, but his next one will be even better
pg. 30

Use photos to make a panoramic backdrop
By Pelle Søeborg
Photo-splicing techniques for creating expansive layout scenes
pg. 36

Expanding horizons with basic photo backdrops
By John Pryke
Self-shot photographs enhance this HO scale waterfront scene
pg. 42

Building a modern-era main line in N scale
By Jim Reising
pg. 46

Add a digital track scale
By David Popp
Enhance your operating sessions by simulating weighing freight
pg. 54

Bench tops made easy with foam
By Lance Mindheim
Extruded-foam insulation board is more than just a scenery material
pg. 56

Modeling modern patched diesels
By Matt Snell
Broaden your locomotive fleet by renumbering motive power
pg. 61