Features:

Northwoods Memories • by David Rickaby — Childhood memories inspired John Mueller to recreate Chicago & North Western operations in the Wisconsin Northwoods in HO scale.

Bay Area Prototype Modelers Meet • by Harry K. Wong — The informal meet encourages everyone to attend clinics, share information, and enjoy the many fine models on display.

Consider the Commuter, Part 8 • by Otto M. Vondrak — Commuter trains are more than just coaches. This month, we discuss different types of cars, and offer some quick modeling ideas.

Santa Fe’s Summit Depot • by Dr. Nicholas S. Muff — This compact station design served as the train order operator’s offi ce at the summit of Santa Fe’s route over Cajon Pass.

It Happened in Guadalupe • by Brian Moore — Follow the crew as they travel over Southern Pacifi c’s Guadalupe Subdivision in 1954, making set-outs and pick-ups along the way.

Departments:

Collector Consist

Craftsman Timetable

Dealer Directory • Recommended hobby dealers

Dremel Kitbashing Award • by Alan Mende

Editor's Notebook • by Otto M. Vondrak

Index of Advertisers

Look Both Ways • by Mike Schafer & Bill Navigato

Perspective • by Don Heimburger

Rail Books • Book news and reviews

Receiving Yard

Safety Valve

Scratchbuilder's Workshop • by Bob Walker

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — Rapido Trains: Royal Hudson Steam Locomotive review