Features:

Generations at Cass, West Virginia • by Steve Barry — In the heart of West Virginia, the whistles of geared steam still echo through Cass.

Mill Gap on the C&O Ryder Sub • by Joe Green — A creative mixing of elements supports a fun and detailed HO switching layout based on Cass.

Prototype Modeling Cass, W.Va. • by Steve Funsten — Scratchbuilding Cass’ unique structures was part of the appeal of this diorama.

Cass Comparison • by Otto M. Vondrak — Two approaches to modeling the same locale, decades apart, in HO scale.

Haussler’s Covers of the 1940s • by Lynne Oakes — William E.C. Haussler’s creative portraits graced our covers in the early 1940s.

Planning Niagara Traction in S • by Trevor Marshall — - Recreating the electrified Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto in S scale.

Model Illinois Central 40-ft. Boxcars • by Tim Alund — Modeling 40 years of variations on IC boxcars using HO scale kits from InterMountain Railway.

Animate a Train Order Semaphore • by Jon E. Schmidt — - Using easily sourced materials to make your semaphore move just like the real thing.

Departments:

Craftsman Timetable

Craftsman Workshop

Dealer Directory • Recommended hobby dealers

Diverging Points • by Jason Shron

Editor's Notebook • by Otto M. Vondrak

Index of Advertisers

Painting & Weathering

Perspective • by Scott Williamson

Rail Books • Book news and reviews

Receiving Yard

Safety Valve

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — ScaleTrains ‘Rivet Counter’ EMD SD38-2 product review

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — ROKA Models Whitehead & Kales Safe-Pak Auto Carrier product review

Test Track • by Harry K. Wong — Tangent Scale Models Brass General American 6,000-Gallon Three-Compartment Tank Car product review