Features:

Building and Detailing a City Scene • by Jim Sacco — This contest-winning diorama packs in tremendous detail in just four square inches.

Pullman 5077 Boxcars: Part 3 • by James Kinkaid — This second series built for Railbox included cars for other roads as well.

John Schindler’s St. Louis Junction • by Dan Munson — This HO scale freelanced layout is based on modern St. Louis railroads and operations.

Lehigh Valley Caboose Kitbash • by Aaron Dickson — A common Life-Like model is transformed into a detailed Lehigh Valley caboose.

Let There Be (LED) Light • by Joseph Kreiss — - Inexpensive LED tape lights provide consistent and even lighting for your layout.

Departments:

Collector Consist

Craftsman Workshop

Dealer Directory • Recommended hobby dealers

Diverging Points • by Jason Shron

Dremel Kitbashing Award • by Bob Dietrich

Editor's Notebook • by Otto M. Vondrak

Index of Advertisers

Look Both Ways • by Mike Schafer & Bill Navigato

Painting & Weathering

Perspective • by Don Heimburger

Rail Books • Book news and reviews

Receiving Yard

Safety Valve

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — Rapido Trains HO Scale Alco RS-11 Product Review

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — ScaleTrains.com Thrall/Trinity 42’ Coil Steel Car Product Review

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — Woodland Scenics Lighted Billboards Product Review