Model Railroader May 2013

Styrene structures in 7 simple steps
By Paul J. Dolkos
This versatile plastic material lets you easily model buildings of any size, shape, or scale
pg. 26

Scratchbuild a small factory
By Brooks Stover
How to use mat board and cardstock to build an S scale structure
pg. 32

4 technologies shaping model railroading’s future
By Mark W. Runyan, Terry Thompson, Takashi Daito, Hal Miller
Everything from how models are made, to how they roll, to how they are controlled, is evolving. Here’s how it will affect the hobby
pg. 38

Through the Rockies on the Santa Fe
By Tom Noblitt, Peggy Noblitt
An around-the-walls HO scale model railroad captures the look of the transition-era ATSF
pg. 46

Build a contemporary business car
By Matt Snell
Conrail’s prototype car no. 5 and this model are both kitbashed projects
pg. 52

Interurban scenes on a narrow shelf
By Dave Rickaby
The 2 x 34-foot Gypsy Trolley Line is an award-winning HO modular layout
pg. 58