Model Railroader December 2014

Update on the Nickel Plate
by Tony Koester
Contributing editor Tony Koester’s multi-deck model railroad gets closer to completion

RFID for model railroad operations
by Seth Neumann, Chris Drome
Using radio-frequency identification and a computer to track rolling stock opens new possibilities for operation

Creating mirror magic
by Gerry Leone
Using mirrors on streams, structures, streets, roads, and roadbeds can make layouts seem larger

Build an uncoupling tool for passenger cars
by Rick De Candido
This frame fits around car diaphragms to release magnetic couplers

A tall tale come true
by Jim Gore
A Denver & Rio Grande Western branch that existed only in rumor takes shape in On30

How to model a patched out locomotive
by Kim Nipkow
Add variety to your fleet with these easy-to-follow techniques

Build a gate to hide a furnace
by Thomas Oxnard
This clever design allows a layout to expand