Model Railroader October 2013

Increase realism with scale couplers
By Pelle Søeborg
Quick tips for swapping out common couplers with more prototypical Sergent couplers
pg. 32

A bit of Pennsylvania on the Gulf
By Bob Werre, Steven Otte
This Galveston, Texas, double-deck HO layout models the Pennsy and nearby lines
pg. 36

O scale operating switch stands
By Lou Sassi
Modifying an HO scale product to work in a larger scene
pg. 42

Scratchbuild a freight depot
By Bruce Petty
This HO model of Union Pacific’s Glendale, Calif., station is built from styrene with a loading dock of real concrete
pg. 44

Use layered foliage to enhance your scenery
By James Mcnab
Multiple applications of trees, grass, shrubbery, and other foliage textures add depth and realism

One track plan, three options
By Michael Sharp
This HO scale track plan can represent a cereal plant, steel mill, or automobile stamping plant
pg. 54

Turning Big Boys in 2 x 5 feet
By Pelle Søeborg
This HO scale locomotive terminal lifts to the ceiling to clear a doorway
pg. 58