Features:

59th and Rust • by Raymond O’Neill — This HO scale switching layout packs in New York-style detail and operation.

Canadian Pacific Jordan Spreader • by Andrew Castle — Kitbash a Walthers ready-to-run Jordan spreader into a model of a CP workhorse.

Modeling an Abandoned Railroad • by Jerry Lauchle, MMR — Replicate the textures and details of abandoned railways and structures.

Kitbash and Detail a Country Store • by Tom Johnson — Ramshackle stores like these can be found in rural communities across the country.

Model a Realistic Vacant Lot • by George Riley — Follow these nine easy steps to create a vacant city lot with trash and vegetation.

How to Bend and Shape Styrene • by Wayne Wesolowski — Easy methods to create your own complex shapes and curves from styrene.

Departments:

Company Photographer

Craftsman Timetable

Craftsman Workshop

Dealer Directory • Recommended hobby dealers

Diverging Points • by Jason Schron

Editor's Notebook • by Otto M. Vondrak

Index of Advertisers

Look Both Ways • by Mike Schafer & Bill Navigato

Perspective • by Scott Williamson and Dave Richter

Rail Books • Book news and reviews

Receiving Yard

Safety Valve

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — WalthersProto Preamble Express EMD E9A Locomotive Product Review

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong MNR Finely Scaled Coniferous and Deciduous Trees Product Review

Test Track • by George Riley Rapido Trains USRA Double-Sheathed 40-foot Boxcar Product Review