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Issue No. Date Link Category Page Scale Title Author Description 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: It Moves Joe Fugate One of the more appealing aspects of model railroading is the models move! Our publisher discusses what this means to the hobby and to Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine. 1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 14 HO The story behind the Bear Creek & South Jackson Chip Engelmann We learn the fascinating history behind award-winning model railroad photographer Charlie Comstock’s current under-construction layout, the third Bear Creek & South Jackson. 1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 25 Modeling the Steel Business Ken Larsen No big-time industry seems to demand the need for railroading like the steel business. Author Ken Larsen discusses the appeal of modeling the steel business as the focus of a model railroad. 1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 34 N N-Scale decoder installs Denny Turani Learn how to install DCC decoders in any kind of N scale loco using the techniques demonstrated in these three examples – from plug-and-play to hard-wired. 1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 45 Powerful new curve radius insights for any scale Joe Fugate Learn how to conquer the bane of model railroad layout design – curves. Joe Fugate discusses the new curve radius guidelines developed by the NMRA’s Layout Design Special Interest Group. 1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 55 Track Planning on computer using 3rd PlanIt Ryan Boudreaux If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw your track plan on a computer, check out our rich media tutorial introducing how to use the popular 3rd PlanIt CAD program. 1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 69 MRH First Look — Book: By the EL MRH MRH product announcement feature – this issue we present details about the book, By the El. 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 70 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: The narrow gage rage Lew Matt Our resident narrow gage and branchline editor takes a look at his earliest beginnings in the latest narrow gage rage: On30. Lew also looks at interesting happenings around light iron railfanning. 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 76 HO UP THE CREEK: Serendipity Charlie Comstock Sometimes good things happen when they’re not planned in advance ... as Charlie Comstock discovered while writing his regular construction report on his 1950s-something layout. 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 82 GETTING REAL: Different things to different people Marty McGuirk Modeling the prototype goes far beyond “bending wire and gluing fiddlely bits” on to freight car models. Our prototype editor gives his views on modeling hoppers in this issue. 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 90 N COMME-N-TARY: The Quest for Fine Scale Track Bernard Kempinski Our N scale editor takes a hard look at what’s available on the N scale track scene. The differences between the various brands of track may be more than you think ... 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 97 PARALLEL LINES: Examining S Curves Tim Warris How bad are S curves really? You might be surprised to find out what our resident trackwork expert discovered in his experiments with HO and N scale equipment on S curves. 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 102 THE NEW MEDIA: New ways to enjoy the hobby Ryan Andersen Our resident new media expert introduces you to how model railroaders can enjoy the hobby in the 21st century – high tech style! 1 January, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 106 F n 3 Tom Miller’s Little Colorado Charlie Comstock Charlie Comstock learns about Tom Miller’s amazing Fn3 “Little Colorado” and shows us a level of craftmanship and visual delight that you have to see to believe! 1 January, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 118 HO Down by the Shore in Hoboken Byron Henderson If you want to see intense operation in a small package, you need to check out this track plan by seasoned layout designer Byron Henderson. 1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 121 REVERSE RUNNING: Chainsaw railroads Joe Fugate Who says you need to finish your layout? Why not plan it to be dumpster fodder right from the very beginning? 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: Is the hobby dying? Joe Fugate Our publisher gives his take on the question frequently posed on model railroading forums: how’s the health of the hobby these days? Does it have a future or are model trains on the way out? 2 April, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 15 April Model Railroading News and Events MRH We’ve incorporated our April monthly newsletter in this issue of Model Railroad Hobbyist – see the hobby scuttlebutt you’re missing each month if you haven’t been reading our newsletter! 2 April, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 22 HO Best of the West Byron Henderson Byron Henderson wrestles with how to design a layout for a modeler who liked a number of western roads. Check out his clever track planning solution! 2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 26 HO Superdetail a Conrail Resin Kit Caboose Matt Snell M.R. Snell demonstrates the steps needed to build a super-detailed Conrail caboose from a resin kit. Learn tips and techniques you can apply to any resin kit you may chose to build for your layout. 2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 37 Track Planning using 3rd PlanIt, part 2 Ryan Boudreaux Our rich media tutorial on using the popular 3rd PlanIt CAD program continues, with part 2 covering more advanced how-to topics. 2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 52 Panel-Side Hopper History Richard Hendrickson Well-known model railroader and historian Richard Hendrickson delves into the historical details of panel-side hoppers. 2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 56 Do-it-yourself manual turnout controls Charlie Comstock Would you believe a manual turnout throw for only $1? For the investment of a little sweat equity, you too can build these inexpensive “knobby” turnout throws. 2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 76 Getting Started in DCC Joe Fugate Joe Fugate shares some of his insights on why to go DCC, and also recommends what to look for in a DCC system when you’re just starting out. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 86 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: Creative model engineering Lew Matt Our narrow gage and branchline columnist reviews a number of creative On30 engineering examples, from freelanced locomotives to scenic dioramas. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 100 HO UP THE CREEK: Plate tectonics Charlie Comstock Our layouts columnist explains how he built a lift hatch and a swing gate on his Bear Creek & South Jackson layout. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 110 GETTING REAL: Rolling trees Marty McGuirk Need more rolling stock for your prototype-based layout but pressed for time? Learn decal detailing tricks and easy weathering techniques to build some quick “trees” to fill in your rolling stock “forest”. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 117 N COMME-N-TARY: Changing of the guard John Drye Our new N scale editor comments on what happened to Bernie and gives us a taste of layout planning, N scale style. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 123 PARALLEL LINES: Building a stub turnout Tim Warris Hobbyists who model the early days of railroading know that early turnouts used a stub points design. Our trackwork columnist explains how to built reliable and great looking stub turnouts. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 127 THE NEW MEDIA: Online goodies galore! Ryan Andersen Our resident new media expert introduces you to the Scotty Mason show, The Housatonic web site, and Clover House. 2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 130 REVERSE RUNNING: Model Railroading and the Economy Jason Shron With the global economy drastically down and unemployment looming, what’s happening to the model railroading hobby? 3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: Hobby publication erosion Joe Fugate Since the 1980s the circulation of model railroading magazines has been dropping. Our publisher comments on what that may tell us about the future of the hobby. 3 July, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 18 July Model Railroading News and Events MRH July Model Railroad Hobbyist newsletter – see the hobby scuttlebutt you’re missing each month in our monthly newsletter! 3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 26 HO Alcos in the Alcove Byron Henderson Byron Henderson starts with a simple interest in Alco locos and builds it out into a great concept for a switching layout in a small space. 3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 29 R/C Servos for Model Railroading Duncan McRee Model railroader and servo expert Duncan McRee demonstrates how to use inexpensive hightech servos to operate turnouts and move semaphore signal arms in this in-depth feature article. 3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 51 HO Modeling Telephone Poles Bob Grech Expert modeler Bob Grech presents his step-by-step techniques for making some very realistic telephone poles. 3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 56 Deluxe Track Cleaning Slider Car Mike Ruby The masonite slider track cleaning car idea has been around for decades – modeler Mike Ruby shows how to take that basic idea and “put it on steroids”. 3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 62 HO Upgrading the Kato Covered Hopper Mont Switzer Take your basic Kato covered hopper and upgrade it with Mont’s prototype detailing and weathering techniques to transform it into a more accurate model of the real thing. 3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 70 HO FIRST LOOK: Sergent Couplers Jeff Shultz, Josh Baakko Jeff Shultz and Jason Baakko take an in-depth look at these exact scale HO couplers that actually operate! 3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 77 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: Plausible freight car design Lew Matt Lew Matt delves into the process of freelance freight car design, and includes some generic car drawings to use as a basis for making up your own believable narrow gage or shortline freight cars. 3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 87 HO UP THE CREEK: Geology lessons Charlie Comstock Charlie Comstock goes below the ground level on his Bear Creek layout to detail some of his benchwork techniques, which includes a video of his benchwork design done in 3rd PlanIt. 3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 92 N COMME-N-TARY: Creating a realistic roster John Drye John Drye discusses the process of building a prototypically accurate roster for his mid-50s era Pennsylvania Railroad. The mix of road names he needs may surprise you! 3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 101 PARALLEL LINES: How I finish turnouts Tim Warris Trackwork columnist Tim Warris illustrates how he ballasts, paints and weathers a turnout to look more like real trackwork. Learn great tips and hints from a trackwork master! 3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 105 THE NEW MEDIA: Goodbye newbie status Ryan Andersen When someone told Ryan Anderson he was no longer a hobby newbie, this lead Ryan to search the web for guidelines on model railroading skill levels – his findings may surprise you! 3 July, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 108 HO Jack Burgess’ Yosemite Valley RR Charlie Comstock Our layouts editor visits Jack Burgess’ Yosemite Valley Railroad for some exciting new updates on this ultraaccurate layout modeling August 1939.
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Issue No. Date Link Category Page Scale Title Author Description
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: It Moves Joe Fugate One of the more appealing aspects of model railroading is the models move! Our publisher discusses what this means to the hobby and to Model Railroad
Hobbyist magazine.
1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 14 HO The story behind the Bear Creek & South Jackson Chip Engelmann We learn the fascinating history behind award-winning model railroad photographer Charlie Comstock’s current under-construction layout, the third Bear
Creek & South Jackson.
1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 25 Modeling the Steel Business Ken Larsen No big-time industry seems to demand the need for railroading like the steel business. Author Ken Larsen discusses the appeal of modeling the steel business
as the focus of a model railroad.
1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 34 N N-Scale decoder installs Denny Turani Learn how to install DCC decoders in any kind of N scale loco using the techniques demonstrated in these three examples – from plug-and-play to hard-wired.
1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 45 Powerful new curve radius insights for any scale Joe Fugate Learn how to conquer the bane of model railroad layout design – curves. Joe Fugate discusses the new curve radius guidelines developed by the NMRA’s
Layout Design Special Interest Group.
1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 55 Track Planning on computer using 3rd PlanIt Ryan Boudreaux If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw your track plan on a computer, check out our rich media tutorial introducing how to use the popular 3rd PlanIt
CAD program.
1 January, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 69 MRH First Look — Book: By the EL MRH MRH product announcement feature – this issue we present details about the book, By the El.
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 70 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: The narrow gage rage Lew Matt Our resident narrow gage and branchline editor takes a look at his earliest beginnings in the latest narrow
gage rage: On30. Lew also looks at interesting happenings around light iron railfanning.
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 76 HO UP THE CREEK: Serendipity Charlie Comstock Sometimes good things happen when they’re not planned in advance ... as Charlie Comstock discovered
while writing his regular construction report on his 1950s-something layout.
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 82 GETTING REAL: Different things to different people Marty McGuirk Modeling the prototype goes far beyond “bending wire and gluing fiddlely bits” on to freight car models.
Our prototype editor gives his views on modeling hoppers in this issue.
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 90 N COMME-N-TARY: The Quest for Fine Scale Track Bernard Kempinski Our N scale editor takes a hard look at what’s available on the N scale track scene. The differences between
the various brands of track may be more than you think ...
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 97 PARALLEL LINES: Examining S Curves Tim Warris How bad are S curves really? You might be surprised to find out what our resident trackwork expert discovered
in his experiments with HO and N scale equipment on S curves.
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 102 THE NEW MEDIA: New ways to enjoy the hobby Ryan Andersen Our resident new media expert introduces you to how model railroaders can enjoy the hobby in the 21st
century – high tech style!
1 January, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 106 F n 3 Tom Miller’s Little Colorado Charlie Comstock Charlie Comstock learns about Tom Miller’s amazing Fn3 “Little Colorado” and shows us a level of craftmanship and visual delight that you have to see to
believe!
1 January, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 118 HO Down by the Shore in Hoboken Byron Henderson If you want to see intense operation in a small package, you need to check out this track plan by seasoned layout designer Byron Henderson.
1 January, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 121 REVERSE RUNNING: Chainsaw railroads Joe Fugate Who says you need to finish your layout? Why not plan it to be dumpster fodder right from the very beginning?
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: Is the hobby dying? Joe Fugate Our publisher gives his take on the question frequently posed on model railroading forums: how’s the health
of the hobby these days? Does it have a future or are model trains on the way out?
2 April, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 15 April Model Railroading News and Events MRH We’ve incorporated our April monthly newsletter in this issue of Model Railroad Hobbyist – see the hobby scuttlebutt you’re missing each month if you
haven’t been reading our newsletter!
2 April, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 22 HO Best of the West Byron Henderson Byron Henderson wrestles with how to design a layout for a modeler who liked a number of western roads. Check out his clever track planning solution!
2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 26 HO Superdetail a Conrail Resin Kit Caboose Matt Snell M.R. Snell demonstrates the steps needed to build a super-detailed Conrail caboose from a resin kit. Learn tips
and techniques you can apply to any resin kit you may chose to build for your layout.
2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 37 Track Planning using 3rd PlanIt, part 2 Ryan Boudreaux Our rich media tutorial on using the popular 3rd PlanIt CAD program continues, with part 2 covering more
advanced how-to topics.
2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 52 Panel-Side Hopper History Richard Hendrickson Well-known model railroader and historian Richard Hendrickson delves into the historical details of
panel-side hoppers.
2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 56 Do-it-yourself manual turnout controls Charlie Comstock Would you believe a manual turnout throw for only $1? For the investment of a little sweat equity, you too can build these inexpensive “knobby” turnout
throws.
2 April, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 76 Getting Started in DCC Joe Fugate Joe Fugate shares some of his insights on why to go DCC, and also recommends what to look for in a DCC
system when you’re just starting out.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 86 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: Creative model engineering Lew Matt Our narrow gage and branchline columnist reviews a number of creative On30 engineering examples, from
freelanced locomotives to scenic dioramas.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 100 HO UP THE CREEK: Plate tectonics Charlie Comstock Our layouts columnist explains how he built a lift hatch and a swing gate on his Bear Creek & South Jackson layout.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 110 GETTING REAL: Rolling trees Marty McGuirk Need more rolling stock for your prototype-based layout but pressed for time? Learn decal detailing tricks and
easy weathering techniques to build some quick “trees” to fill in your rolling stock “forest”.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 117 N COMME-N-TARY: Changing of the guard John Drye Our new N scale editor comments on what happened to Bernie and gives us a taste of layout planning, N scale style.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 123 PARALLEL LINES: Building a stub turnout Tim Warris Hobbyists who model the early days of railroading know that early turnouts used a stub points design. Our
trackwork columnist explains how to built reliable and great looking stub turnouts.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 127 THE NEW MEDIA: Online goodies galore! Ryan Andersen Our resident new media expert introduces you to the Scotty Mason show, The Housatonic web site, and Clover House.
2 April, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 130 REVERSE RUNNING: Model Railroading and the Economy Jason Shron With the global economy drastically down and unemployment looming, what’s happening to the model railroading hobby?
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: Hobby publication erosion Joe Fugate Since the 1980s the circulation of model railroading magazines has been dropping. Our publisher comments on what
that may tell us about the future of the hobby.
3 July, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 18 July Model Railroading News and Events MRH July Model Railroad Hobbyist newsletter – see the hobby scuttlebutt you’re missing each month in our monthly newsletter!
3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 26 HO Alcos in the Alcove Byron Henderson Byron Henderson starts with a simple interest in Alco locos and builds it out into a great concept for a switching
layout in a small space.
3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 29 R/C Servos for Model Railroading Duncan McRee Model railroader and servo expert Duncan McRee demonstrates how to use inexpensive hightech servos to operate
turnouts and move semaphore signal arms in this in-depth feature article.
3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 51 HO Modeling Telephone Poles Bob Grech Expert modeler Bob Grech presents his step-by-step techniques for making some very realistic telephone poles.
3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 56 Deluxe Track Cleaning Slider Car Mike Ruby The masonite slider track cleaning car idea has been around for decades – modeler Mike Ruby shows how to take
that basic idea and “put it on steroids”.
3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 62 HO Upgrading the Kato Covered Hopper Mont Switzer Take your basic Kato covered hopper and upgrade it with Mont’s prototype detailing and weathering techniques
to transform it into a more accurate model of the real thing.
3 July, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 70 HO FIRST LOOK: Sergent Couplers Jeff Shultz, Josh Baakko Jeff Shultz and Jason Baakko take an in-depth look at these exact scale HO couplers that actually operate!
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 77 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: Plausible freight car design Lew Matt Lew Matt delves into the process of freelance freight car design, and includes some generic car drawings to use as a
basis for making up your own believable narrow gage or shortline freight cars.
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 87 HO UP THE CREEK: Geology lessons Charlie Comstock Charlie Comstock goes below the ground level on his Bear Creek layout to detail some of his benchwork techniques,
which includes a video of his benchwork design done in 3rd PlanIt.
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 92 N COMME-N-TARY: Creating a realistic roster John Drye John Drye discusses the process of building a prototypically accurate roster for his mid-50s era Pennsylvania Railroad.
The mix of road names he needs may surprise you!
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 101 PARALLEL LINES: How I finish turnouts Tim Warris Trackwork columnist Tim Warris illustrates how he ballasts, paints and weathers a turnout to look more like real
trackwork. Learn great tips and hints from a trackwork master!
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 105 THE NEW MEDIA: Goodbye newbie status Ryan Andersen When someone told Ryan Anderson he was no longer a hobby newbie, this lead Ryan to search the web for guidelines
on model railroading skill levels – his findings may surprise you!
3 July, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 108 HO Jack Burgess’ Yosemite Valley RR Charlie Comstock Our layouts editor visits Jack Burgess’ Yosemite Valley Railroad for some exciting new updates on this ultraaccurate layout modeling August 1939.
3 July, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 118 REVERSE RUNNING: The death of scratchbuilding Joe Fugate Many old-timers in the hobby are bemoaning how the ready-to-run trend is killing the need for hobby craftsmanship.
Joe Fugate wonders: is scratchbuilding is really dead?
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 13 PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL: No stinkin’ roofwalks! Joe Fugate Joe Fugate started out modeling the late 1960s on his HO Siskiyou Line layout but he now models the 1980s and loves it.
What happened to change his mind?
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 19 OCTOBER Model Railroading News and Events MRH October Model Railroad Hobbyist newsletter – see the hobby scuttlebutt you’re missing each month in our monthly newsletter!
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 31 MRH Q - A - T MRH We introduce MRH Questions, Answers, and Tips this issue. The MRH Staff answers common to tough questions,
and we publish reader tips!
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 35 HO Slim Rails in Stages Byron Henderson Byron puts his pencil/mouse to the task of designing a Southern Pacific HOn3 narrow gauge layout that grows.
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 47 We’re inaugurating a new type of “short” article in MRH, our one-evening-project series. This one’s a clever scenery tip ...Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: One evening project
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 49 HO Building a turntable and roundhouse, part 1 Les Halmos We start an in-depth series that covers the process of building a top-notch operating turntable and roundhouse.
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 78 More realistic model windows V. S. Roseman Using some modern technology tricks, here’s how to get the most realistic structure windows we’ve ever seen.
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 86 Track planning on computer, part 3 Ryan Boudreaux Learn how to do terrain, water, trees, sky backdrop and more in the final part of our 3rd PlanIt track planning series.
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 112 O, HO, N FIRST LOOK: Shelftrax Deluxe Shelving MRH Learn more about Shelftrax’s shelving options for displaying your models in style.
4 October, 2009 TOC Feature Articles 113 N FIRST LOOK: NARC N Scale Grain Car MRH See North American Railcar’s knockout N scale grain car model up close.
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 114 On30 THE LITE AND NARROW: A look at modules Lew Matt Our resident On30 narrow gauge modeler, Lew Matt, takes a look at narrow gauge modeling, modular style.
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 120 HO UP THE CREEK: Making a layout seem larger Charlie Comstock Charlie illustrates a clever layout scenery trick for increasing the apparent size of your layout.
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 127 GETTING REAL: Aerial mapping Marty McGuirk Marty demonstrates some of his tricks for doing prototype modeling research in the 21st century.
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 135 N COMME-N-TARY: Scenery for the Edsall RR John Drye John discusses the basics of doing model scenery, with a focus on what’s unique about N scale.
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 142 PARALLEL LINES: Wiring turnouts Tim Warris Our trackwork columnist Tim Warris categorizes the various “kinds” of turnouts according to their electrical characteristics.
4 October, 2009 TOC Bonus Features 145 S Ed Loizeaux’s New York Central in S Charlie Comstock Our layout editor Charlie Comstock visits Ed Loizeaux’s fabulous S scale New York Central layout – an excellent example of what can be achieved in the
“perfect” scale.
4 October, 2009 TOC Editorials & Columns 155 REVERSE RUNNING: Dare to be different Joe Fugate Who says you have to model the steam-to-diesel transition era in HO? How about doing something really radical ...
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate Turn a small project into a large project
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 21 MRH News and Events Richard Bale January Model Railroading News
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 30 MRH Visual Report Joe Fugate, Charlie Comstock Craftsmans Structure Show 09
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 45 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 48 N Black Diamonds and Beer Byron Henderson A Modern-era Track plan
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 53 Quick Interiors Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 55 HO SP 4449 Excursion Brandon Thompson, Keith Ansell On Joe Fugate’s HO Siskiyou Line
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 67 On30 The Stoney Creek RR Dick Grinyer Ausie bedroom-sized On30 layout
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 77 HO Turntable & Roundhouse, pt 2 Les Halmos Building a bullet-proof installation
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 114 HO Operating Switch Stands Wolfgang Dudler Making them really move!
5 January, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 119 HO Painting a Modern Diesel Ken Larsen Learn a new decal-masking technique
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 131 Product FIRST LOOK Jeff Shultz Smart Switch Servo
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 134 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Night time layout and structure lighting
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 143 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Scratchbuilding brick structures
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 149 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Kit-bashing, kitstretching, and kitmingling
5 January, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 154 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Graying of the hobby has always been normal
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 11 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate Turn a small project into a large project, part 2
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 14 MRH Staff Notes MRH Building issues on a bimonthly schedule, and more ...
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 15 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 20 MRH News and Events Richard Bale March Model Railroading News
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 30 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 33 HO Leaving Las Vegas Bob Sprague UP Track plan in a 9 x 11 room
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 39 Hopper Loads Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 41 HO Franklin & South Manchester Charlie Comstock, Joe Fugate George Sellios’ latest layout changes
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 51 Rooftop details Tom Wilson In depth how-to for your structures
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 80 Bringing your layout alive Bob Grech Adding “movement” to static scenes
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 83 HO Craig Bisgeier’s Housatonic Charlie Comstock, Les Halmos Modeling 1890s railroading
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 93 Static Grass Applicators Kevin Rowbotham 3 different ways to build your own
6 March, 2010 TOC Feature Articles 122 HO Product FIRST LOOK Jeff Shultz New cars from ExactRail and Tangent
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 126 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Tunnel liners
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 134 N Comme-N-tary John Drye 3 x 6, the new 4 x 8?
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 139 New Media Modeler Ryan Andersen Photography - new or old media?
6 March, 2010 TOC Editorials & Columns 142 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Time Out! Bigger isn’t always Better ...
7 May, 2010 TOC Other Features 12 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate A history of 43 years doing the hobby
7 May, 2010 TOC Other Features 17 Staff Notes MRH Looking forward in MRH
7 May, 2010 TOC Columns 18 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
7 May, 2010 TOC Other Features 22 Dept of Corrections MRH Oops... we goofed - corrections
7 May, 2010 TOC Columns 23 MRH News and Events Richard Bale May Model Railroading News
7 May, 2010 TOC Other Features 32 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 37 HO Canadian Prairie Crossing Byron Henderson An Alberta intersection Track plan
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 43 Pink Foam Retaining Walls Rick Wade Scenery Scene: one evening project!
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 46 HO Jim Dias’ Western Pacific Charlie Comstock A gorgeous, prototype-based layout
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 58 Modeling the Modern Era Lance Mindheim The benefits of modeling ‘now’
7 May, 2010 TOC Other Features 69 Derailments MRH Humor
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 70 HO Basic Diesel Detailing Matt Snell Introduction to super-detailing
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 96 Detailing Loading Docks Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 98 HO My Modular Adventure Les Halmos Runaround track and turnouts
7 May, 2010 TOC Main Features 119 LED lighting Ken Ferguson Light up your buildings at night!
7 May, 2010 TOC Columns 126 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Roadwork
7 May, 2010 TOC Columns 134 HO Getting Real Marty McGuirk Sea-Trials - the SNE’s first op session
7 May, 2010 TOC Columns 141 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Modeling PRR’s Horseshoe curve
7 May, 2010 TOC Columns 146 Reverse Running Charlie Comstock Now you see it, now you don’t
8 July, 2010 TOC Other Features 12 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate A history of 43 years doing the hobby, part 2
8 July, 2010 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Staff Notes MRH Building issues on a bimonthly schedule, and more ...
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 22 MRH News and Events Richard Bale July Model Railroading News
8 July, 2010 TOC Other Features 34 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 40 HO Return of the Pennsy Charlie Comstock, Joe Fugate The Pennsylvania Middle Division, restored and expanded
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 54 HO Kit Bashing a U18B Mike Rose When the loco you want doesn’t exist, kit bash it!
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 55 HO Ties and Tie Plates Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 91 Layout Sound Matt Snell Using sound to enhance your layout
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 102 Modeling Decrepit Spur Tracks Charlie Comstock Making track look poorly maintained
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 109 Custom Spiking Pliers Steve Pirosko Tool Shed: one evening project!
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 111 Rolling Stock Numbering Lew Matt Setting up a prototype based number scheme for a protolanced railroad
8 July, 2010 TOC Other Features 115 Derailments MRH Humor (perhaps)
8 July, 2010 TOC Main Features 116 HO Product FIRST LOOK Jeff Shultz New cars from ExactRail
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 120 HO My Modular Adventure Les Halmos The Roundhouse
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 135 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Modeling a Creek
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 143 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Eating an Elephant
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 148 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Today’s Amtrak
8 July, 2010 TOC Columns 154 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Get off the computer
9 September, 2010 TOC Other Features 12 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate The NEW MRH podcast
9 September, 2010 TOC Other Features 14 MRH Staff Notes MRH Building issues on a bimonthly schedule, and more ...
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 15 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
9 September, 2010 TOC Other Features 17 Derailments MRH Humor (perhaps)
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 21 MRH News and Events Richard Bale September Model Railroading News
9 September, 2010 TOC Other Features 32 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 40 N Scioto Valley Byron Henderson A N-scale trackplan
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 52 On3 Cascade County Narrow Gauge Joe Brugger, Charlie Comstock Visiting a scratchbuilt On3 layout
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 66 Quick and Easy Stumps Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 69 Zip Texturing Resurrected Joe Fugate Old tech is new tech in scenery
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 78 HO Lessons in passenger car modeling Matt Snell Modeling tips for passenger cars
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 89 HO Kitbashing a U18B - part 2 Mike Rose Painting the project loco
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 99 Milwaukee Show Report Charlie Comstock New product Click n’ Spins
9 September, 2010 TOC Main Features 115 HO Modeling 22 floors up Thomas Garbelotti Apartment modeling on the far side of the world and no hobby shops
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 121 HO My Modular Adventure Les Halmos The Roundhouse
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 138 On30 The Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Split Rail Fencing
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 142 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Modeling a Creek
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 149 N Comme-N-tary John Drye N-scale Diesels
9 September, 2010 TOC Columns 156 Reverse Running Joe Fugate I hate layout wiring
10 November, 2010 TOC Other Features 12 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate The Silence is Deafening ...
10 November, 2010 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH is going monthly next year!
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 20 MRH News and Events Richard Bale November Model Railroading News
10 November, 2010 TOC Other Features 27 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 32 HO Lessons in passenger car modeling Part 2 Matt Snell Modeling Conrail 21
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 45 HO Washington Northern Charlie Comstock Visiting a bedroom sized HO layout
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 58 Easy Highway Striping Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 62 HO Switching the Daylight V. S. Roseman Building the Coast Daylight - in just 12 minutes!
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 83 HO Silicone Caulk Rock Molds Roy Buchanan Rock molds on the cheap
10 November, 2010 TOC Other Features 89 Derailments MRH Humor (perhaps)
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 93 Weathering Powders Joe Fugate Scenery weathering the easy way
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 100 Toolless benchwork - 22 floors up! Thomas Garbelotti Apartment modeling in Abu Dhabi
10 November, 2010 TOC Main Features 105 A Spanish Revival Bungalow Isaac Herrera Modeling an interesting structure - with cardstock!
10 November, 2010 TOC Other Features 121 First Look MRH ComArt - Real Deal Weathering kit, Walthers - 2011 HO Reference Book
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 125 On30 The Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Building a Speeder
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 130 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Planting a Cedar
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 137 Layout Design? Marty McGuirk Getting Real
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 142 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Making Mountains
10 November, 2010 TOC Columns 147 Reverse Running Dave Kilborn But we’ve always done it that way...
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Other Features 12 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate 42,675 and counting ...
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Staff Notes MRH Building issues on a monthly schedule, and more ...
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Columns 17 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Columns 20 MRH News and Events Richard Bale January Model Railroading News
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Other Features 39 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 48 Improving Bottle-Brush Trees Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 50 HO Steve Cavanaugh’s Western Pacific Railroad Jack Burgess An HO scale mushroom design
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 64 Make your own laser leveler Charlie Comstock Tool Shed: one evening project!
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 66 PlugIn Signals Paul Mack Make signal installs plug-and-play easy
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 69 Fun with Talus Rob Spangler Using plaster pieces to model small collections of rock fall
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 73 HO Lessons in passenger car modeling, part 3 Matt Snell Modeling tips for passenger cars
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 93 N, HO First Look: SD40-2W and Procor Hopper Joe Fugate, Josh Baakko New products from InterMountain
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Main Features 97 First Look: Scaffolding and Painting Steam Loco video Joe Fugate, Charlie Comstock RS LaserKits and Jeff Johnston
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Columns 100 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Modeling a Creek, p4
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Columns 105 HO My Modular Adventure Les Halmos Weathering the Roundhouse
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Columns 115 On30 The Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Portable Display Layouts
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Columns 120 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The newest Local Hobbyshop – the Internet
11-01 January, 2011 TOC Other Features 122 Derailments MRH Humor (perhaps)
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Other Features 11 Publisher’s Editorial Joe Fugate Not Your Father’s Convention
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Staff Notes MRH Building issues on a monthly schedule, and more ...
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 17 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Other Features 22 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 29 Adding Small Rocks Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 31 HO Relaxed and Realistic GN in HO Trackplan Byron Henderson Proto-freelance granger layout in sections
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 36 HO Modeling a Modern Boom Car Matt Snell Modeling a unique piece of MOW equipment!
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 52 HO The Pacific & Northwestern Erik Kalinski A layout with a different prototype!
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 64 Weathering with Chalk and Alcohol Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 66 Window Treatments Rick Wade Buildings come alive with realistic curtains and drapes
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 72 Blue Point Rotary Turnout Controls Galen Gallimore For Blue Point and Bull Frog machines
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Main Features 78 First Looks: Jeff Shultz, Josh Baakko AM Lessons Learned and N scale Athearn SD70AC
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 81 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Butch Curll’s EBT
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 86 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Yard Design
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 90 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Historical Societies
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 96 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Different 4x8 layouts
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 100 MRH News and Events Richard Bale February Model Railroading News
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Columns 114 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Buying a layout
11-02 February, 2011 TOC Other Features 116 Derailments MRH Humor (perhaps)
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Other Features 12 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Having fun!
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Other Features 14 MRH Staff Notes MRH Where’s the media?
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 17 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Other Features 21 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 36 HO Kermit Paul’s Lone Pine & Tonapah Jack Burgess An HO scale X2011 West Layout
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 38 Coffman Clamps Jack Burgess Tool Shed: one evening project!
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 48 HO Build a Billboard Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 51 West Goffs Josh Baakko Modelgenic modern prototype scene
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 55 Aging wood with acrylics Galen Gallimore Weathered wood hints and tips
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 60 HO Track is a model too Greg Baker Step-by-step discussion of how to make your track more realistic than ever
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 81 HO First Look: Corn stalks Jeff Shultz New product from MRC - JTT
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 81 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Weathered Wood Fence
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 82 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Wood Trestle, part 1
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 87 HO My Modular Adventure Les Halmos Roundhouse painting, bricklaying, lighting
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 96 N Comme-N-tary John Drye RuNNing on Empty
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 100 MRH News and Events Richard Bale March Model Railroading News
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Columns 114 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Cheap Freight Cars Galore!
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Main Features 117 Having Fun With Trains Joe Fugate MRH’s new slogan
11-03 March, 2011 TOC Other Features 121 Derailments MRH Humor (perhaps)
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Other Features 12 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Obsessions!
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Other Features 14 MRH Staff Notes MRH Become a copy cat?
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Other Features 20 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 28 An Animated Sign Rick Wade Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 30 On3 Dave Adam’s Durlin Branch Charlie Comstock An On3 X2011 West Layout
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 44 HO Detailing the Backs of Buildings Tom Wilson Tips for detailing the rear side of buildings
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 53 HO Modeling a NS High-side Gon Matt Snell Kitbashing a modern prototype
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 72 Ten Tips for Airbrushing Joe Brugger Going beyond the basics
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 75 HO Putting a GP7 into Service Charlie Comstock Engine House: one evening project!
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 77 HO Coved Corners Rick Wade Getting rid of sharp angles in backdrops
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Main Features 82 First Looks Jeff Shultz Walthers Lancaster Farmhouse, ANE - 4 new items
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Columns 85 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Wood Trestle, part 2
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Columns 92 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Wood Water Car
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Columns 97 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Building Altoona
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Columns 100 MRH News and Events Richard Bale April Model Railroading News
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Columns 115 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The good old days!
11-04 April, 2011 TOC Other Features 117 Derailments MRH Having fun with trains?
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Other Features 12 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Creative Personalities
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Staff Notes MRH Article acceptance policy ...
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Bonus downloads this issue!
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Other Features 21 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Other Features 28 Hobby Marketplace MRH More model RR products ...
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 30 Bamboo skewer trees Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 32 Weathering with colored pencils Bill Beverly New water-based weathering technique
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 40 Car card boxes Charlie Comstock Great looking car card boxes for your layout fascia
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 42 Curing analysis paralysis Mark Rindflesh Overcoming the fear of getting started
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 51 HO Building a logging truck Greg Baker Every western layout needs at least one
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 61 Ebay for model railroaders, pt 1 Joe Fugate Buy on eBay without getting ripped off
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 70 HO Cloud City and Western Charlie Comstock Jack Tingstad’s impressive HO layout
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Main Features 82 Detailing the backs of buildings, pt 2 Tom Wilson Tom Wilson’s tips for modeling building back details continue
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 92 First Look Jeff Shultz Rulers of the world
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 93 HO Modular Adventure Les Halmos Of walls and lights
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 96 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Speeder Trailer
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 100 MRH News and Events Richard Bale May Model Railroading News
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 113 Reverse Running Joe Fugate DCC or DC?
11-05 May, 2011 TOC Columns 115 Derailments MRH Having fun with trains?
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Other Features 10 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock The Doldrums
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Other Features 12 MRH Staff Notes MRH Getting ready for X2011W
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 22 Crates! Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Other Features 24 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 26 N The Cascade Southern Byron Henderson A new N-scale trackplan
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Other Features 26 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 34 HO The Willoughby Line Jack Burgess Guy Cantwell’s HO scale California layout
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 47 HO Build a Tank Load for Flat Cars Ken Patterson Creative and inexpensive car loads
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 56 Buy Model Trains on eBay - part 2 Joe Fugate Winning strategies for auction bidding
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 62 HO Kitbash a SP Trailer Shed Joe Fugate Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 64 HO Polyurethane Structure Tips Mike Tylick Learn a few tips for building these kits
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Main Features 74 First Looks Jeff Shultz Changes - a railroad comes to life, Fantasonics - scale magic sound
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 76 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock What Time is it?
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 80 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Locomotive Carriers
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 85 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Mixed Train Daily
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 90 MRH News and Events Richard Bale June Model Railroading News
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 104 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Hobby Innovations?
11-06 June, 2011 TOC Columns 106 Derailments MRH Humor?
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Other Features 10 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Attention to detail
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Other Features 13 MRH Staff Notes MRH Follow us at X2011W
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 15 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 24 HO Applying makeup Charlie Comstock Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Other Features 26 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 27 N Al Frasch’s BNSF Charlie Comstock Double-decked N-scale empire
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 40 HO Speedbashing Matt Snell Making R-T-R your own in record time
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 51 HO Car Shop: Rolling stock tuneup Charlie Comstock Wheels, weights and couplers
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 53 Home-made lumber loads Steve Pirosko Easy loads for your bulkhead flats
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 61 HO Building a helix Art Houston One modeler’s experience
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 73 eBay for model railroaders - part 3 Joe Fugate Selling model railroading stuff on eBay
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Main Features 80 First Looks Charlie Comstock, Jeff Shultz A-Line car weights, Aux-Box
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 83 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Fish Market
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 90 HO Modular Adventure Les Halmos “Pane” of it all
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 96 Getting Real Mike Rose Conrail ZTS Layout
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 105 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Utility Poles
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 109 MRH News and Events Richard Bale July Model Railroading News
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Columns 123 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Achieving Balance
11-07 July, 2011 TOC Other Features 125 Derailments MRH Humor?
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Other Features 10 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Running in the Dark
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Other Features 12 MRH Staff Notes MRH Returning from X2011W
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 22 Weather Scrap Service Gons! Kevin Klettke Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Other Features 24 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 27 Adding Realistic Rivets V. S. Roseman Using decal rivets
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 44 HO Prepping a Car for Club Ops Joe Brugger The Car Shop: one evening project!
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 47 HO Dr. Nick Muff’s KCS Layout Charlie Comstock Modeling Kansas City Union Station
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 60 HOn3 Build a HOn3 Gallows Turntable Wolfgang Dudler Salina gets a turntable
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 75 Adding Background Sounds Rick Wade Using cheap MP3 players
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 79 MRH news bulletin Richard Bale X2011W Train Show Report
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Columns 92 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt On30 Cattle Guard
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Columns 96 Getting Real Joe Fugate Building a Diesel Roster
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Columns 103 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Track Ballasting
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Columns 109 MRH News and Events Richard Bale August Model Railroading News
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Columns 125 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Table vs Shelf
11-08 August, 2011 TOC Main Features 127 Derailments MRH Humor?
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Other Features 9 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Are you a MRH Magellan?
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Staff Notes MRH On the road to Hickory, NC
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Columns 17 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Other Features 20 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 28 HO, N Containers on the cheap! Les Halmos Scenery Scene: one evening project!
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Other Features 30 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 32 HO Tehachapi Loop gets scenery Charlie Comstock What’s new on the La Mesa club layout
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 45 Wooden clamps by the dozen Lew Matt The Modeler’s Workbench series
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 48 HO Poor man’s jig-built turnouts Joe Fugate Goof-proof turnouts mass production style
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 67 Static grass applicator update Kevin Rowbotham Using the newest negative ion generator
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 69 HO Liz Allen’s scratchbuilt SDP45 Richard Bale MRH looks at an amazing diesel model
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 76 HO Locomotives as loads? Matt Snell Modeling a deadheading diesel loco
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Columns 85 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Baggage combine
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Main Features 94 First Look Jeff Shultz Railfan for life - Photos of Hal Carstens
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Columns 100 MRH News and Events Richard Bale September Model Railroading News
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Columns 116 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Model railroading – beginners need not apply
11-09 September, 2011 TOC Other Features 117 Derailments MRH Humor?
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Other Features 8 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Become a MRH Magellan - part 2
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Other Features 13 MRH Staff Notes MRH A new column (and columnist)!
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Other Features 17 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 24 HO Modular Adventure Les Halmos Erecting Walls
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 32 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt On30 Heisler
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 37 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Adding Water
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 43 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Modeling a Bridge
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 50 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Back to Basics
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 55 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Planning Operations
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Other Features 61 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Main Features 63 HO Logs and Stripwood! Byron Henderson Track plan for logging!
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Main Features 68 Hybrid Trees Charlie Comstock Grafting branches to an armature
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Main Features 70 HO $35 Challenge Matt Snell Building 5 cars for $35!
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Main Features 80 HO Animated Cafe Sign Tom Wilson Building a custom sign base
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Main Features 84 N Kent Williams OWN&R Charlie Comstock The Pacific Northwest in N scale
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Columns 95 MRH News and Events Richard Bale October Model Railroading News
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Main Features 109 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Backing into reliability
11-10 October, 2011 TOC Other Features 111 Derailments MRH Humor?
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Other Features 8 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Selective compression
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH How do you read MRH?
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Other Features 22 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 24 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt People for the RR
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 30 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Bear Creek gets water, p2
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 35 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Picking a date
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 43 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca More of the basics
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 50 N Comme-N-tary John Drye King Coal
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 55 First Look Jeff Shultz Beginner’s guide to creative effects
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 57 HO First Look Jeff Shultz 2012 Walthers HO reference book
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 58 HO, N Kato paint removal Brian Banna The Engine House: one evening project
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 60 HO Kitbashing a Central Valley truss Tom Patterson How to transform it into a heavier bridge
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 68 HO Improving Atlas crossovers Lew Venema Track Gang: One evening project
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 70 Rochester coal deliveries David Karkoski In-depth look at realistic coal traffic
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 79 Making cab curtains in any scale Chad M. Zentz Using tea bags to simulate canvas
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Main Features 83 HO The 35 dollar challenge, part 2 Matt Snell Modeling an IPD car
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 94 MRH News and Events Richard Bale November Model Railroading News
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Columns 110 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Steam-to-diesel interest?
11-11 November, 2011 TOC Other Features 112 Derailments MRH Humor?
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Other Features 8 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock The Season of Trains
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH 2011 is just about gone
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 14 Bonus extras MRH Subscriber-only extras
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 22 On30 Lite and Narrow Lew Matt Model of a Layout
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 27 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Finishing a Creek
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 33 Getting Real Tony Thompson Freight Car Fleet
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 37 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Hauling Passengers
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 43 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Layout Wiring
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Other Features 50 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 52 HO Petroleum Industry Car Load! Ken Patterson Build a unique flat car load
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 61 Signs For Your Buildings Ken Ferguson Computerized wall ad art
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 70 Signs For Your Fascia Charlie Comstock Superintendent’s Office: one evening project
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 72 HO Apple Valley Club Mike Nicoletti HO club in an historic railroad depot
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 80 Temporary Bridges Jerry Boudreaux Filling the gaps until the super-detailed bridges arrive
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 87 HO $35 Challenge - part 3 Matt Snell The final freight car conversions
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 97 First Looks MRH Weller soldering station, Portland Railroad Atlas – 1963 & 2010
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Columns 100 MRH News and Events Richard Bale December Model Railroading News
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Main Features 115 Reverse Running Eric Hansmann Keeping your layout dreams energized
11-12 December, 2011 TOC Other Features 117 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Sharing our passion
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH is three!
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Columns 23 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula construction!
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Columns 34 Getting Real Tony Thompson Time to run trains?
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Columns 43 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Wired decoder installation, part 1
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 52 HO First Look: RailPro system Jeff Shultz MRH expanded First Look, with video!
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Other Features 56 Hobby Marketplace MRH
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 58 HO First Look: ESU car lighting Jeff Shultz LED lighting for passenger cars
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 60 Photo-laminated structures Lance Mindheim Achieving amazing structure realism
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 75 HO Rivarossi 4 to 6 wheel conversion Jim Duncan Modeler’s workbench: Easy how-to
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 79 Simple car card system Tom Driscoll A single card per train does it all
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 82 Build a railcar barge M.C. Fujiwara How to build a rail barge step-by-step
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Main Features 90 N Columbia River N Scale club Charlie Comstock Consistent modules following a prototype
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Columns 101 MRH News and Events Richard Bale January Model Railroading News
12-01 January, 2012 TOC Other Features 115 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Overcoming Lethargy
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH A surprise and other stuff
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 13 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 20 HO Modular Adventure Les Halmos Roundhouse roof!
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 29 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula construction!
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 40 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Coal marshalling yard
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 45 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Wired decoders, part 2
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Other Features 51 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 53 HO Fastening coupler box covers Joe Brugger Car shop: one evening project
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 55 Building realistic winter trees Don Spiro Super detailed trees without leaves
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 64 HO Out-of-service train order signal Tom Patterson Build a lineside detail for your layout
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 68 HO Mount Allen is gone! Charlie Comstock More changes on George Sellios’ F&SM
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 74 HO Points of Light Dr. Geoff Bunza Using micro-LEDs in interesting places
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 83 22 stories up - photo backdrop Thomas Garbelotti How to make and install photo backdrops
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 92 Build a Module Cradle Dirk Reynolds Interchangeable framework and scenery
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Main Features 94 N, HO, O, G First Look: VectorCut laser details Don Spiro MRH expanded First Look!
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Other Features 97 MRH Trackside Showcase MRH New product photo gallery
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 103 MRH News and Events Richard Bale February Model Railroading News
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Columns 119 Reverse Running Joe Fugate MRH, track planning paralysis
12-02 February, 2012 TOC Other Features 121 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Editor’s Soapbox Charlie Comstock Lights, Camera, Action!
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH What’s a blog, Lew Matt resigns, ...
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 13 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 21 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula construction!
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 29 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Mockup a Junction
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 37 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Lights – LED style
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 46 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Layout Design Concepts
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Other Features 49 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 51 Audible Short Detector Kevin Rowbotham Hear your track wiring mistakes
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 56 Installing a Semaphore Duncan McRee Animated semaphore using an R/C servo
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 65 HO Weathering a Scrap Metal Gon Thomas Klimoski Tips for super-detailing rolling stock
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 72 HO Operating on the Willoughby Line Guy Cantwell Preparing for the initial op sessions
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 81 HO Modeling the modern NCO – part 1 Don Hanley Nevada, California, and Oregon layout
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 95 Who’s Got My Nippers? Vince Pugliese Tool shed: one evening project
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 96 First Look: MRP 2012 Joe Brugger MRH First Look!
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Main Features 97 N, HO, O, G MRH Trackside Showcase MRH New product photo gallery
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 102 MRH News and Events Richard Bale March Model Railroading News
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Columns 118 Reverse Running Joe Fugate R-T-R increases scratchbuilding!
12-03 March, 2012 TOC Other Features 120 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Wanted, Layout visit authors
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH What’s in a layout visit article, and more ...
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Columns 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca N scale decoder installs
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Columns 30 Getting Real Jack Burgess Plans from photos
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Columns 41 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Detailing a Walthers mine
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Other Features 47 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 50 Sagebrush Trees Dirk Reynolds Simple but effective model trees
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 55 HO Building a paper mill complex– part 1 Mike Confalone Novel industry modeling techniques
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 69 Layout Planning, MRH style Joe Fugate Track planning insights from our forums
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 71 Clip light for your optivisor Vince Pugliese Simple modeler’s workbench project
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 74 HO Modeling the modern NCO – part 2 Don Hanley Nevada, California, and Oregon layout
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 96 Converters for Model Railroaders Jeff Shultz MRH First Look!
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Main Features 100 O, HO, N MRH Product Showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Columns 104 MRH News and Events Richard Bale April Model Railroading News
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Columns 117 Reverse Running Joe Fugate 10 ways beginners can get a charge out of the hobby
12-04 April, 2012 TOC Other Features 119 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Sectional layouts - wave of the future?
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH Staff changes at MRH, and more ...
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Columns 22 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Anatomy of a DCC system
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Columns 31 Getting Real Tony Thompson More prototypical waybills
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Columns 47 N Comme-N-tary David L. Salsbery Modular Railroading in N
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Other Features 54 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 58 Kids and Model Railroading M.C. Fujiwara Getting the youngsters involved
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 74 Station strips Jerry Boudreaux Helping new engineers find their way around
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 77 HO Building a paper mill complex– part 2 Mike Confalone Novel industry modeling techniques
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 94 HO Build a diesel fuel storage tank Tom Patterson Fuel your diesels with this facility
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 101 HO Trona Railway track plan Bruce Petty Build this 9 x 11 shelf layout
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 109 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Main Features 112 MRH News and Events Richard Bale May Model Railroading News
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Columns 128 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The Awful Truth
12-05 May, 2012 TOC Other Features 130 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Don’t make this common mistake
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH Good step-by-step article, and more ...
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Columns 22 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula Construction, p4
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Columns 32 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca HO scale diesel installs
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Columns 41 Getting Real Mike Rose Progress on big structures
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Other Features 59 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 62 HO Scratchbuilding a steam loco – part 1 Kenneth Rickman Getting the loco you want using styrene
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 79 HO Building Frisco’s PB tower Richard E. Napper MMR Scratchbuilding a structure in styrene
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 89 HO Scenery scene: Speeder setouts Jack Burgess Build this simple lineside detail
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 91 HO, N Small track plans galore! Stein Rypern Small track plans to fit most any space
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 96 HO First Look: UP CA-4 Caboose Joe Brugger Centralia Car Shops UP caboose
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 98 HO Building a paper mill complex – part 3 Mike Confalone Novel industry modeling techniques
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 114 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Main Features 117 June Model Railroading News Richard Bale MRH News and events
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Columns 132 Reverse Running Joe Fugate EBay to the rescue
12-06 June, 2012 TOC Other Features 134 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate The Wizard of Monterey
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH generation 2, and more ...
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Columns 20 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Enhancing your system
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Columns 30 Getting Real MRH New benchwork
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Columns 43 N Comme-N-tary David L. Salsbery Using old box cars?
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Other Features 46 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 48 Scenery scene: Tie piles Jack Burgess Adding a simple lineside detail
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 51 HO Railfanning the Pine Ridge Railroad Thomas A. Hokel An amazing Gorre & Daphetid look-alike
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 68 HO Scratchbuilding a steam loco – part 2 Kenneth Rickman Getting the loco you want using styrene
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 84 HO Backwoods crossing signal 109 Thomas Hillebrant Build this rustic-looking crossing signal
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 93 HO Creating a realistic pipe load M. R. Snell Tricks for making this flatcar load
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 103 Grand Rails Layouts Skip Luyk Preview of the NMRA National
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 106 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Main Features 109 July Model Railroading News Richard Bale MRH News and events
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Columns 124 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Is the hobby too serious?
12-07 July, 2012 TOC Other Features 126 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate New MRH contest
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH on Facebook, and more ...
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Columns 20 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Getting the sound out
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Columns 31 N Comme-N-tary David L. Salsbery Safe Traveling for N scale Passengers
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Columns 37 HO Modular Adventure Les Halmos Doing the blacktop
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Other Features 50 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 53 HO Bring a wrecking crane to life Dr. Geoff Bunza Animating an Athearn crane
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 70 CTC-style control panel Royce Brown Keeping a traditional look to your panels
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 73 HO Kitbash an Norfolk Southern GP38-3 Matt Snell Modeling a modern diesel rebuild
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 93 HO Modeling the CP Sudbury Jurgen Kleylein How this club models the 1970s CP Rail
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 108 HO Scratchbuilding a steam loco – part 3 Kenneth Rickman Getting the loco you want using styrene
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 124 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 127 August Model Railroading News MRH MRH News and events
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Main Features 144 Grand Rails 2012 Report MRH MRH report on the NMRA National Show
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Columns 162 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Making the right choices
12-08 August, 2012 TOC Other Features 164 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Other Features 9 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Making the hobby accessible
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Other Features 12 MRH Staff Notes MRH Seattle NG convention, and more ...
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Columns 15 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Columns 24 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca DCC system comparison, part 1
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Columns 34 Getting Real Jack Burgess Details from photos
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Other Features 47 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Main Features 50 HO Modeling a Frisco GP40-2 Richard E. Napper MMR Enhancing an Athearn Blue Box loco
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Main Features 64 HO Scratchbuilding a steam loco – finale Kenneth Rickman Building the cab and tender
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Main Features 93 Modeling swamp cypress Dick Whitney Clever method for modeling these trees
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Main Features 98 Allagash gets a quarry, part 1 Mike Confalone Big scenery in a small space
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Main Features 114 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Main Features 117 September Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Columns 135 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Where there’s a will, there’s a way
12-09 September, 2012 TOC Other Features 137 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Innovation in the hobby
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH Looking back at Seattle, and more ...
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Columns 15 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Columns 22 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula construction!
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Columns 24 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca DCC system comparison, part 2
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Columns 34 Getting Real Marty McGuirk The right time
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Columns 52 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Launching a new column
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Other Features 57 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 59 Allagash gets a quarry, part 2 Mike Confalone Big scenery in a small space
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 70 N The $1 N scale refinery office Phillip L Hoffman Recession-proof modeling tips
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 76 Log car bark debris Joe Brugger Car shop - one evening project
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 78 HO Simple weathering with Oils Dirk P. Reynolds Quick and easy car weathering tricks
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 88 Seattle National Narrow Gauge report MRH MRH Exclusive photo / video summary
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 98 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Main Features 100 October Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Columns 118 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The problem of an empty space
12-10 October, 2012 TOC Other Features 120 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Other Features 8 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Blast from the past
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Other Features 12 MRH Staff Notes MRH Future of the hobby, MRH Gen 2 ...
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Columns 23 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula construction!
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Columns 30 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Should I get an installation done?
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Columns 36 Getting Real Tony Thompson A new depot
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Columns 54 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Micro Engineering visit
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Other Features 58 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 61 EasyTrees Joe Fugate Mass-produce great looking trees
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 69 Allagash gets a quarry, part 3 Mike Confalone Big scenery in a small space
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 83 Building an affordable car fleet Joe Fugate Expand your roster & not break the bank
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 89 HO Modeling a streamlined movie theater Isaac Herrera Golden era theater with animated lighting
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 100 N Shelf layout project in N scale M.C. Fujiwara 12” x 75” portable shelf layout
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 115 MRH Product showcase MRH Exceptional products photo gallery
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Main Features 117 November Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Columns 135 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Get out of jail free card with the era police?
12-11 November, 2012 TOC Other Features 137 Derailments MRH Humor?
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Other Features 9 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Model railroad blogs
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Other Features 12 MRH Staff Notes MRH Not changing too fast, New MRH photo feature...
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T MRH Questions, Answers and Tips
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Columns 23 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Peninsula construction!
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Columns 30 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Basic electronics for DCC
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Columns 41 Getting Real Mike Rose Eras and implications
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Columns 51 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Model RR artist Mike Budde
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Other Features 57 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Main Features 60 HO Classic track-cleaner Joe Brugger Make a track cleaning slider car
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Main Features 64 Modeling a coal loader, part 1 Tom Patterson Build this small backwoods coal tipple
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Main Features 83 Fill a hole in the layout Ray and Renee Grosser Build a light-weight scenery lift out
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Main Features 88 Slow orders Bruce and Linda Petrarca Preparing for disaster, just in case
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Main Features 95 HO Streamlined movie theater, part 2 Isaac Herrera Build a theater with animated marquee
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Main Features 117 December Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Columns 132 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Make only new mistakes?
12-12 December, 2012 TOC Other Features 134 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Adapting model RR publishing
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Other Features 8 MRH Staff Notes MRH Making the most of Gen2 ...
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Columns 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca NW2 sound installation
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Columns 45 Getting Real MRH Roadbed, backdrop, lighting
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Columns 65 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Jeff Meyer’s freight cars
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Other Features 70 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 73 Tool Shed: A better jeweler’s saw Jack Burgess Get an improved version of this useful tool
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 75 Yes, it’s a model MRH MRH’s new monthly photo feature
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 80 Optimum layout size for Ops? Lance Mindheim Determine how much layout you can operate
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 84 HO Building a coal loader, part 2 Tom Patterson A backwoods industry for your layout
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 101 HO Fort Wayne Union Railway Don Hanley $500 contest layout grand prize winner
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 106 MRH Product showcase MRH North American Railcar grain & potash hoppers
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Main Features 111 January Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Columns 138 Reverse Running Ken Sipel Newbies: Start with the train
13-01 January, 2013 TOC Other Features 140 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Do we lead you by the hand?
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH New MRH Assistant Editor ...
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Columns 24 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock First train into South Jackson
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Columns 37 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Anatomy of a DCC decoder
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Columns 50 Getting Real Jack Burgess My workshop
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Columns 58 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Weathering Artist Butch Eyler
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Other Features 64 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 66 Tool Shed: Tweezers Jack Burgess A small tool that makes a huge difference
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 69 HO Columbia Cascade and Western MRH MRH visits this progressive HO club layout
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 89 Yes, it’s a model MRH MRH's fabulous modeling photo feature
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 94 HO Modeling Conrail's N5 Caboose fleet John Frantz Kitbashing this caboose from a Bowser kit
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 100 Teach your engineers to turn heads Geoff Bunza Animate your engineers to watch where they're going
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 105 No duckunder layout entrance Bob Bucklew Build this slick-working aisle gate
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Main Features 111 February Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Columns 140 Reverse Running Ken Sipel What are you waiting for? GO!
13-02 February, 2013 TOC Other Features 142 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Other Features 5 Assistant Editor commentary Don Hanley Mastermind group?
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH New MRH Assistant Editor ...
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Columns 22 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Running trains again!
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Columns 39 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Stayin’ alive
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Columns 50 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Course correction
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Columns 63 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Gary Christensen's railcars
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Other Features 68 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 70 Tool Shed: Pin vises Jack Burgess The essential tool for drilling holes
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 74 Nn3 RLW's Nn3 20-ton coal cars M. C. Fujiwara Super-detailing and modifying for std gauge
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 85 Yes, it’s a model MRH MRH's fabulous modeling photo feature
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 91 Makin’ smoke David Salsbery Getting locos and other things to smoke
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 97 HO Western Expansion Central Doug Forbes Starter layout for under $500 - First place winner
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 102 Writing for MRH Tom Patterson Submitting an article to MRH can be fun
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 111 HO Bitter Creek ground throw Joe Brugger MRH First Look
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Main Features 113 March Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Columns 140 Reverse Running Dave Kilborn My hobby has been ruined!
13-03 March, 2013 TOC Other Features 142 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s commentary Joe Fugate Serving armchair modelers
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH Why subscribing matters ...
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Columns 39 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Ready, set, go!
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Columns 50 Getting Real Tony Thompson Signature freight cars
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Other Features 52 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 54 Tool Shed: Third hand Jack Burgess Fixtures designed for holding things
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 57 HO Erie Railroad boxcars of the 50s, part 1 Don Hanley Mass-production scratchbuilding techniques
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Columns 63 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson RPM St. Louis 2012
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 74 Yes, it’s a model MRH MRH's fabulous modeling photo feature
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 81 HO Coal & sulphur gondola operations Norm Skretting Modeling operations in the Alberta foothills
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 94 Group operating sessions John Drye Visiting op sessions can provide modeling insights
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 99 Frisco Tower Ben Kaur MRH's first prototype drawings: in 3D!
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 101 TT&TO Book Joe Brugger MRH First Look
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Main Features 104 April Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Other Features 133 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-04 April, 2013 TOC Columns 140 Reverse Running Dave Kilborn Planning to destroy your layout
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s commentary Joe Fugate The next level in sound
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH Calling all authors ...
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Columns 22 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Bending the Sky
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Columns 31 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Using Ohm's Law
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Columns 39 Getting Real Mike Rose Kitner Milling
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Columns 58 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson What's Ken up to?
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Other Features 64 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 67 Tool Shed: Stripwood staining fixture Richard E. Napper Make staining stripwood in bulk easier
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 69 Freight trucks, 1900-1960 Richard H. Hendrickson From archbar to roller bearing designs
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 95 HO One-turnout layout Lance Mindheim How much layout do you need?
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 98 Yes, it’s a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 105 N N scale 2' x 4' layout for $500 Michael Brown Second place design contest winner
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 112 HO Erie Railroad boxcars of the '50s, part 2 Don Hanley Mass-production scratchbuilding techniques
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Main Features 121 May Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Columns 151 Reverse Running Dave Kilborn The one module challenge
13-05 May, 2013 TOC Other Features 153 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-05 June, 2013 TOC Other Features 6 Assistant Editor's commentary Don Hanley The compound effect
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH’s first new eBook
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Columns 23 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca 17 DCC Tips
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Columns 33 Getting Real MRH Adventures in sound
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Columns 48 N Comme-N-tary John Drye Improving coal hoppers
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Columns 54 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Joe Steiman's rolling stock
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Other Features 60 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 62 AAR rail clearances Joe Brugger Calculate your own clearances
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 66 N Rob Carey's D&RGW Tennessee Pass Charlie Comstock MRH visits this superb N scale layout
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 86 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 90 Rail bumpers for the layout Mark Conradt Scratchbuild these bumpers easily
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 94 HO MOPAC shorty caboose Dirk Reynolds Kitbash a unique caboose
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 109 HO Erie Railroad boxcars of the '50s, part 3 Don Hanley Mass-production scratchbuilding techniques
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Main Features 121 June Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Columns 146 Reverse Running Joe Fugate No sacred cows
13-06 June, 2013 TOC Other Features 148 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Other Features 6 Publisher’s commentary Joe Fugate Modeling to your passion
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH Monthly not enough?
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers and Tips
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Columns 22 HO Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Staging access issues
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Columns 30 Getting Real Jack Burgess Proto ops for modelers
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Columns 43 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Dave Davis' car loads
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Other Features 49 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 51 Scale flash photography Geoff Bunza Put an animated photographer on your layout
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 56 HO Modeling the City of Miami, part 1 James J. Eager Replicate this name passenger train, car-for-car
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 68 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 72 Tar paper and other roofing methods Mike Tylick Covering your structure roof more effectively
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 78 HO Third place winner, $500 layout contest Ben Kaur Using free software to design a layout
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 86 HO Erie Railroad boxcars of the '50s, part 4 Don Hanley Mass-production scratchbuilding techniques
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Main Features 91 Athearn 57’ WFE Reefer Jeff Shultz MRH First Look
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Columns 117 Reverse Running Don Hanley Less is more
13-07 July, 2013 TOC Other Features 119 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Other Features 6 Assistant Editors commentary Don Hanley The layout room
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH Announcing TrainsMasters-TV
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Columns 20 Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Entering a photo contest
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Columns 33 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Locating your train
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Columns 43 Getting Real MRH The night sky
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Columns 48 What’s neat this week Ken Patterson Ken goes video crazy
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Other Features 50 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 52 Drafting tools for modeling, part 1 Jack Burgess Tool Shed on using Triangles
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 59 HO SuperSize your trees Thomas Garbelotti Build some superb foreground trees
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 70 Yes, it’s a model MRH MRH’s monthly modeling photo feature
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 73 How to weather a boxcar Roger Ball Use artists pencils for finer control
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 77 O Animated icing platform Bob Anderson Add some life to your layout icing operation
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 90 HO City of Miami, part 2 James J. Eager Build custom passenger car interiors
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 108 HO John Allen Tribute Tom Hokel A tribute to a man who influenced the hobby’s beginnings
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Main Features 111 August News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH News and events
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Columns 138 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Just run trains for fun
13-08 August, 2013 TOC Other Features 140 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Other Features 6 Publisher's commentary Joe Fugate Testing, 1, 2, 3
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH Visiting layouts at conventions
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Columns 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Light your rolling stock
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Columns 31 Getting Real Tony Thompson PFE Operations
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Columns 43 What’s neat this week Ken Patterson This is nuts!
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Other Features 49 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 51 HO The Virginia Southwestern John Wilkes John’s new layout with metal benchwork
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 73 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 78 HO Stainless steel passenger cars Antonio Santana Tips for getting a natural metal finish
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 90 O Let’s build a laser kit Mike Tylick Modifying and detailing a laser kit
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 98 O Static loco on display Daniel Klien Recycling that unused locomotive
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 102 HO $500 layout Prof Klyzlr Contest layout
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 110 National Narrow Gauge Convention MRH Exclusive report on the Pasadena Convention
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Main Features 120 HO Blackstone HOn3 C-19 Ken Patterson Product Showcase
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Columns 122 Industry news Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz September news and events
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Columns 145 Reverse Running Joe Brugger Build a smaller layout
13-09 September, 2013 TOC Other Features 147 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Other Features 6 Hobby Time Don Hanley Assistant editor’s thoughts
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH TrainMastersTV grand opening
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 22 Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Oakhill train order semaphore
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 35 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Getting the sound in
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 44 Getting real Tony Thompson Modeling a PFE fleet
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 59 What’s neat this week Ken Patterson Jered Slusser
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Other Features 64 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 71 HO Modeling a NS 70-tonner Robert Rousseau Making a unique locomotive
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 78 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 83 HO The Great Northern Railroad Gustav Verderber Jim Ferguson’s world class layout
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 100 O Let’s build a laser kit part 2 Mike Tylick Modifying and detailing a laser kit
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 112 JMRI, not just for decoders Dennis Drury Using JMRI for car routing
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 130 G Cattails & water lilies Dick Whitney Making these very common plants
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Main Features 133 HO SP bulkhead flatcars Joe Fugate Product Showcase
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 134 Industry news Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz October news and events
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Columns 157 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Getting motivated
13-10 October, 2013 TOC Other Features 159 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Other Features 6 The art of model railroading Don Hanley Assistant editor’s thoughts
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH Introducing Larry Smith
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Other Features 14 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 19 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Solo DCC operations
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 38 On30 Lite and Narrow Larry Smith Evolution of my railroad
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 44 Getting real Marty McGuirk “Sea Trial” op session #2 Getting real
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 47 What’s neat this week Ken Patterson Mike Morrison’s modeling
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Other Features 53 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 55 N Build a shoofly scene M.C.Fujiwara From a sketch to signature freemoN modules
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 79 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 84 DCC short detection tricks Dick Bronson Finding those pesky shorts on DCC layouts
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 88 Mounting switch machines on foam Chris Palomarez Techniques for a solid mounting on foam
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 92 HO Modeling a DT&I Hydroframe boxcar Bob Rivard Easy weathering and detailing tips
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 100 O Let's build a laser kit part 3 Mike Tylick Modifying and detailing a laser kit
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 110 Hand brakes Richard Bale A modelers guide
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Main Features 119 HO Centerbeam flat Jeff Shultz First Look
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 123 Hobby news Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz November news and events
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Columns 141 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Getting motivated
13-11 November, 2013 TOC Other Features 143 Derailments MRH Humor?
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Other Features 5 MRH in the TrainMasters era Joe Fugate Publisher’s commentary
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH Merry Christmas from MRH
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Columns 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca DCC motor control
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Columns 33 Getting Real Mike Rose Building and rebuilding
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Columns 50 HO The Lite and Narrow Larry Smith Modeling coke ovens
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Columns 61 What's neat this week Ken Patterson 12-month retrospective
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Other Features 66 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 68 TrainMasters TV Joe Fugate MRH introduces TrainMasters TV
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 83 Realistic equipment locks James McNab Adding a prototype feature to your layout
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 99 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 104 HO Brass steamer sound decoder install R.G. "Bob" Battles Tips for DCC sound installs in steamers
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 116 How to weather wall signs Ralph Renzetti New techniques for making old signs
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 126 A better bendable sky Bernie Halloran New methods to cove your corners
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Main Features 131 Dec Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Columns 151 Reverse Running Don Hanley An imagination model railroad
13-12 December, 2013 TOC Other Features 153 Derailments MRH Humor?
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Our 5th Anniversary Joe Fugate Publisher’s musings
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH 2014 New Year’s resolutions
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Other Features 19 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, answers, and tips
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Columns 24 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Using multiple speakers
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Columns 34 Getting Real Mike Rose Building and rebuilding part 2
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Columns 42 What's Neat Ken Patterson Scott Sanders’ weathering
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Other Features 50 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 52 HO Journey to Allagash country, Part 1 Mike Confalone Railfanning a fantastic layout
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 68 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 72 O Sheffield velocipede Ray and Renee Grosser MMR Maintenance-of-way equipment from the 1900s
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 75 HO Modeling a radio base station M. R. (Matt) Snell An inexpensive one evening project
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 87 HO Santa Fe SD45 Dirk Reynolds Improving a 1970s Athearn locomotive
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 94 Mold making with ComposiMold Terry Terrance Tips and techniques for making molds
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Main Features 102 January Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Columns 121 Reverse Running Don Hanley Laying a foundation
14-01 January, 2014 TOC Other Features 123 Derailments MRH Humor?
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Publisher’s Musings Joe Fugate Intimidated or inspired?
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH A blast from the past, and more ...
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Columns 23 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca DCC addressing
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Columns 35 Getting Real MRH 1950s auto carrier
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Columns 41 Lite and Narrow Larry Smith Narrow gauge boxcars
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Columns 52 What's Neat Ken Patterson Turbine masters, and more
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Other Features 57 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 59 HO Structures in tight places Bob Smaus Build a detailed scene for a small space
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 71 N Modern commuter operations John Drye Add operational variety to your layout
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 77 HO The Allagash story – part 2 Mike Confalone Railfan a fantastic layout
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 90 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 94 MRH track plan database Bill Brillinger and the MRH staff Introduction to our online track plan collection
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 99 Turnout control protection David Salsbery Protect your turnout controls
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 103 Amherst Report MRH Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show 2014 Exclusive Report
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Main Features 109 February Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Columns 127 Reverse Running Don Hanley Unlimited hobby funds
14-02 February, 2014 TOC Other Features 129 Derailments MRH Humor and bizarre facts?
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Assistant Editor’s commentary Don Hanley Moving beyond intimidation
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH $500 layout layout contest winners
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Columns 11 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Columns 17 What’s neat Ken Patterson Blackstone Rio Grande NG
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Columns 23 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca A dozen DCC myths
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Columns 36 Getting Real Tony Thompson Modeling a bulk oil dealer
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Columns 62 Tool Shed Jack Burgess Vises and angle plates
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Other Features 62 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 72 HO Batch building freight cars Guy Cantwell Build a quality freight car fleet
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 88 HO Yes, It's a model MRH Outstanding models on display
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 92 HO Kitbashing a Seaboard BQ23 Michael Kreiser Kitbashing this unique locomotive
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 96 O The Pennsylvania & Western Bob Bartizek A three-rail layout built for operations
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 115 Railroading merit badge James J. Eager Teaching our youth about model railroading
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 121 First Look Pete Steinmetz MicroLux Paint
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Main Features 126 March Model Railroading News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Columns 148 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Copycats
14-03 March, 2014 TOC Other Features 148 Derailments MRH Humor and bizarre facts?
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Publisher's musings Joe Fugate Larger home layouts
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH Better way to build a layout?
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Columns 25 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Signaling your DCC layout
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Columns 35 Getting Real Jack Burgess Using dispatcher sheets
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Columns 48 What's neat this week Ken Patterson Jeff & Ken collaborate
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Other Features 56 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 58 HO The Bear Creek and South Jackson Charlie Comstock Celebrating 10 years of having fun
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 76 Yes, it's a model MRH MRH's great modeling photo feature
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 80 HO Batch building freight cars part 2 Guy Cantwell Building a quality freight car fleet
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 96 HO 19th century sandhouse David Karkoski Scratchbuilding this unique structure
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 113 Gatorfoam control panels John C Tyndall A new material for control panels
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 118 O Locomotive headlight reflector Ray Grosser Eliminating the need for commercial castings
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 122 O First look Bernard Kempinski Battery-powered DCC
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Main Features 126 April News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Columns 150 Reverse Running Don Hanley Failing faster?
14-04 April, 2014 TOC Other Features 151 Derailments MRH Our attempt at humor
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Assistant Editor’s thoughts Don Hanley How local is your hobby shop?
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH Next generation in the hobby?
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Other Features 18 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Columns 24 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Programming track tips
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Columns 36 Getting Real Nick Muff Laying track again
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Columns 46 What's neat this week Ken Patterson, Dirk Reynolds Ken and Dirk collaborate + Levee bridge mini-article
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Other Features 53 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 59 HO The Logansport & Indian Northern Don Hanley Tom Johnson’s layout passion
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Other Features 73 Yes, it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 77 All those windows and doors Richard Napper MMR Scratchbuilding windows and doors
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 88 Build an optical detector Terry Terrance Build a train detector for about $10
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 97 N $500 layout grand prize winner Tyrone Johnsen Build this layout for under $500
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 108 HO Passenger car coupler improvements Dirk Reynolds A one-evening project
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 112 War World static grass Ken Patterson First Look on video: Product demo
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 113 HO & N NARC Hoppers MRH Product Showcase
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Main Features 118 May News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Columns 140 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The devil’s advocate
14-05 May, 2014 TOC Other Features 141 Derailments MRH Humor and bizarre facts
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate A more flexible layout era
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH #2, passing up RMC
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Columns 13 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Other Features 20 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Columns 26 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Willams Creek bridge
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Columns 35 Lite and Narrow Larry Smith NG coal tipple, part 1
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Columns 42 What's neat this week Ken Patterson Weathering decals
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Other Features 51 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 53 HO Modeling Seaboard B-8/B-9 box cars John Golden Great steam-era rolling stock kitbashing tips
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Other Features 68 Yes, it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 72 Weathering steam-era freight cars Charlie Duckworth Learn to weather equipment like a pro
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 80 Fast and easy trees Randy McKenzie Build lots of deciduous trees the easy way
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 87 HO $500 layout 1st place winner Eugene Griffin Build this layout for under $500
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 95 HO Using Vallejo earth texture for roofing Rob Bennett A quick but effective technique
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 99 PICAXE circuits for model railroaders Dave Bodnar Discover the remote-control possibilities
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 108 MRH First Look MRH RR-CirKits
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Main Features 112 June News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Columns 134 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Really railroading!
14-06 June, 2014 TOC Other Features 135 Derailments MRH Humor and bizarre facts
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate New life for your layout
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH Caring about small things
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Columns 13 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Other Features 17 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Columns 22 Up the Creek Charlie Comstock Laminated backdrop
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Columns 38 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca More getting the sound out
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Columns 49 What's neat this week Ken Patterson An electronic fly swatter?
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Other Features 54 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 56 Computer-generated backdrops Bill Geiger Accurate site-specific backdrops for your layout
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Other Features 70 Yes, it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 75 HO Building a two-stall engine house Brian Messenger Adding improvements to a craftsman kit
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 87 Track cleaning experiments Brent Ciccone One modeler’s findings
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 94 HO Rebuilding an ExactRail Boxcar Bob Rivard Correcting a mistaken purchase
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 112 HO Tupper Lake & South Junction John Diamond A lot of layout in a room that’s 10 x 12
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 121 PICAXE circuits for model railroaders -2 Dave Bodnar Record and replay your trains movements
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 129 New Zealand Trip report Lance Mindheim A report on model railroading from New Zealand
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Main Features 133 July News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz MRH news and events
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Columns 156 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Next gen DCC system?
14-07 July, 2014 TOC Other Features 157 Derailments MRH Humor, fun and bizarre facts
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Assistant Editor’s thoughts Don Hanley Report from Cleveland
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Other Features 11 MRH Staff Notes MRH EBooks like you’ve never seen
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Columns 16 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Other Features 20 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Columns 27 HO DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca HO sound DCC installation
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Columns 42 Getting Real Mike Rose Layout building productivity
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Columns 61 Lite and Narrow Larry Smith Finishing the coal tipple
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Columns 70 What’s Neat Ken Patterson Signal tower scene design
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Other Features 74 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 76 Rustbucket weathering Gary Christensen Extreme car weathering without an airbrush
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Other Features 93 Yes it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 97 Building your first resin house car Rob McLear Tips and tricks for building limited run kits
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 112 S Realistic switch control Trevor Marshall The fun of using large-scale switch stands
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 120 HO $500 contest winner 2nd place Robert Douglas Build this layout for under $500
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 129 Intro to 3D modeling Earl Hackett A new method for creating special parts
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 138 N First Look: SP&S RS-3 in N Hobbysmith A common Alco switcher in N-scale
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Main Features 140 August Hobby News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz Industry news, product announcements, and events
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Columns 166 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The case against detail
14-08 August, 2014 TOC Other Features 167 Derailments MRH Humor, fun and bizarre facts
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Designing for operations
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH staff Hobby movie needs your help
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Columns 12 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Other Features 14 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Columns 20 HO Up the creek Charlie Comstock Benchwork, roadbed, track
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Columns 34 HO DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca SoundTraxx SoundCar decoder
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Columns 45 Getting Real Mike Rose Layout building productivity
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Columns 70 What’s Neat Ken Patterson 21st column for MRH
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Other Features 77 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 79 Minimum space layouts Carl Arendt, Gert Wierbos Having more fun in less space
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 83 HO Agway feed mill Neil Scofield Scratchbuilding a modern-day feed mill
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 104 HO SP GP9 commuter locomotive Koos Fockens Build this unique Southern Pacific locomotive
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 113 N Turntable bridge with an arch Mike Holly Add this arch to your turntable
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 120 July 2014 St. Louis RPM meet report John Golden A meet coordinator looks at this year’s St. Louis RPM
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 127 HO First Look: USATC S100 steamer MRH Side-tank steam loco from Rivarossi/Hornby
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Main Features 130 September Hobby News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz Industry news, product announcements, and events
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Columns 153 Reverse Running Charlie Comstock Dead frog society
14-09 September, 2014 TOC Other Features 154 Derailments MRH Humor, fun and bizarre facts
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Other Features 5 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Designing for ops redux
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH Looking toward Portland 2015
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Columns 13 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Other Features 15 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Columns 22 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca MRC DCC System test drive
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Columns 31 Getting Real Tony Thompson Create a realistic timetable
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Columns 48 Lite and Narrow Larry Smith Modeling a coal tipple, part 3
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Columns 58 What’s Neat Ken Patterson Words and music
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Other Features 65 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 67 HO Build a Pan Am Railways SD45R Andrew Castle Techniques for building a contest-quality model
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Other Features 88 Yes, it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 92 Modeler’s guide to box car ends Richard Bale A brief history of 20th Century box car ends
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 106 HO Logging cabooses kitbash Jeff Johnston Kitbashing a pair of backwoods cabooses
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 118 Build a simple portable workbench Kenneth Rickman Make this workbench you can take anywhere
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 123 HO $500 layout design contest - 3rd place Eugene Griffin How about layout design thinking above the box?
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 136 Layout design assessment formulas Joe Fugate Find out if that design works before building it
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Main Features 149 October Hobby News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz Industry news, product announcements, and events
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Columns 174 Reverse Running Don Hanley Model what’s common
14-10 October, 2014 TOC Other Features 175 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts / humor (allegedly)
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Assistant editor’s thoughts Don Hanley Thanksgiving season
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Other Features 9 MRH Staff Notes MRH Video survey results
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Other Features 12 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Columns 13 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Columns 20 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Short protection
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Columns 32 Getting Real Jack Burgess Adapting prototype ops
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Columns 45 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Soundtraxx 7-Band Equalizer
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Other Features 49 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 51 Tool shed Jack Burgess Files, Riflers and Reamers
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 56 G USA Trains extended-vision caboose Eric Warhol Detailing a large-scale caboose for BN
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Other Features 79 Yes, it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 83 HO Battery-powered models Dr. Geoff Bunza Moving to dead rail
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 105 HO PanAm SD45R part 2 Andrew Castle Building a contest-quality locomotive
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 119 Portable air supply Ronald Christopher LeMay A low cost alternative to an air compressor
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 124 HO Hidding modular seams Jason Miller Clever trick for dealing with seams on modular kits
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 138 First look Joe Atkinson Iowa Scaled fast clock
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Main Features 143 November Hobby News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz Industry news, product announcements, and events
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Columns 167 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Watching others run trains?
14-11 November, 2014 TOC Other Features 168 Derailments MRH Our attempt at humor
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Other Features 6 Publisher’s musings Joe Fugate Frog juicers or keep-alive?
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Other Features 10 MRH Staff Notes MRH MRH’s new look!
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Columns 14 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Other Features 16 MRH Q - A - T Joe Brugger Questions, Answers, and Tips
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Columns 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca A look at LokSound DCC
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Columns 35 Getting Real Marty McGuirk Rebuilding, part 3
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Columns 44 Lite & Narrow Larry Smith East Broad Top hoppers
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Columns 54 What's Neat This Week Ken Patterson Christmas potpourri
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Other Features 61 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 63 O The moving of Aberfoyle Junction Craig Webb, MMR Story of an O-scale layout that lives on
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Other Features 79 Yes, it’s a model MRH Great modeling photo feature
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 80 Merry Christmas from the MRH staff MRH A Christmas card from us all to you
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 83 Maintenance flags and signs Roy Buchanan Add this prototype detail to your layout ops
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 96 HO Painting and decaling a resin car Rob McLear Now that the car’s built, let’s finish it off
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 108 HO Building a fast coal loader John Wilkes Build this modern industry for your layout
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 119 N Adding sound to an N scale diesel John D. Colombo Practical sound in a smaller scale loco
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Main Features 131 December Hobby News Richard Bale, Jeff Shultz The latest hobby news, products, and events
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Columns 156 Reverse Running Joe Brugger Promote the hobby? Bah! Humbug!
14-12 December, 2014 TOC Other Features 158 Derailments MRH Our attempt at humor
15-01 January, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s musings JOE FUGATE A thing called imagination
15-01 January, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff notes MRH MRH Gen3 - all about our new look
15-01 January, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Scale speeds, acrylic paint
15-01 January, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 24 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA DCC Reversing loops
15-01 January, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 35 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Managing a photo collection
15-01 January, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 50 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Dynamic digital exhaust, and more!
15-01 January, 2015 TOC ALSO 60 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-01 January, 2015 TOC FEATURES 63 Modeling SP passenger trains: 1 VICTOR ROSEMAN The definitive series on SP passenger service
15-01 January, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 89 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-01 January, 2015 TOC FEATURES 94 HO Kanawha & Lake Erie TOM PATTERSON Modeling midwest railroading in HO
15-01 January, 2015 TOC FEATURES 111 Burlap hardshell scenery ROBERT YODLOWSKI Updates on some older scenery techniques
15-01 January, 2015 TOC FEATURES 119 HO A better track cleaning car BERNARD HALLORAN Make this easy-to-build hardboard slider
15-01 January, 2015 TOC FEATURES 125 Modeler regains his sight JESSICA DAITCH Modern miracle for a blind modeler
15-01 January, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 128 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ January 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-01 January, 2015 TOC ALSO 145 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-01 January, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 151 Reverse running JOE FUGATE Are you a wise guy?
15-01 January, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 152 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor (supposedly)
15-02 February, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s musings JOE FUGATE Back in the saddle again
15-02 February, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff notes MRH New MRH Imagineering column
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Kadees for switchers, Narrow gauge
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Installing DCC in brass locos
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 36 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Proto layout productivity surge
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 53 On30 Lite & Narrow LARRY SMITH New Merkle Connecting RR, pt 1
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 61 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON RPM meet, Tangent interview, and more!
15-02 February, 2015 TOC ALSO 68 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-02 February, 2015 TOC FEATURES 71 Multiple compartment tank cars RICHARD HENDRICKSON Gallery of these unique prototypes
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 84 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-02 February, 2015 TOC FEATURES 89 HO Modeling a loading dock JOHN GOLDEN Modeling the loading dock at Burlingame, Iowa
15-02 February, 2015 TOC FEATURES 100 $500 layout honorable mention PHILIPPE GRÉGOIRE Build your first module for less than $500
15-02 February, 2015 TOC FEATURES 110 HO Building a Schlesser coal loader JOHN WILKES Make this one-of-a-kind coal loader, step-by-step
15-02 February, 2015 TOC FEATURES 126 Modeling SP passenger trains: 2 VICTOR ROSEMAN The definitive series on SP passenger service
15-02 February, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 140 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ February 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-02 February, 2015 TOC ALSO 160 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-02 February, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 167 Reverse running JOE FUGATE The importance of community
15-02 February, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 168 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor (supposedly)
15-03 March, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Asst Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Getting unstuck
15-03 March, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff notes MRH Getting ready for August 2015
15-03 March, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Silver solder, Kato pickups
15-03 March, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA JMRI - More than DecoderPro: 1
15-03 March, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 31 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON More signature freight cars
15-03 March, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 47 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Photo shoot with Athearn
15-03 March, 2015 TOC ALSO 54 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-03 March, 2015 TOC FEATURES 57 HO Wally Brady’s Canadian National MIKE TYLICK Extensive photo tour of a great looking layout
15-03 March, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 81 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-03 March, 2015 TOC FEATURES 85 N Scratchbuild a turntable & pit MIKE HOLLY Adding a turntable to your layout, step-by-step
15-03 March, 2015 TOC FEATURES 87 Brass steam engine tuneup & repair BOB BATTLES Get those locos to run as good as thety look
15-03 March, 2015 TOC FEATURES 108 HO Southern Pacific’s GE Dash 7s: 1 JEFF SKINNER Part 1 of how to easily add detail your GE locos
15-03 March, 2015 TOC FEATURES 124 First Look: Michael Rose’s LED boards DAVE KILBORN & KEVIN ROWBOTHAM Adapting modern technology for layout lighting
15-03 March, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 130 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ March 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-03 March, 2015 TOC ALSO 146 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-03 March, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 155 Reverse running JOE FUGATE The end of youth in the hobby?
15-03 March, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 156 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor (supposedly)
15-04 April, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Ass’t Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY No youth in the hobby?
15-04 April, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff notes MRH The new MRH Store, and more ...
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 17 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Paint removal, sequential ops
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 22 Imagineering MRH Meet the “Gang of Six” columnists
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 30 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA JMRI - More than DecoderPro: 2
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 40 Getting Real NICK MUFF Track wiring, turnouts, and ballast
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 57 On30 Lite and Narrow LARRY SMITH New Merkle Connecting: 2
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 69 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Scotty Mason, soldering tips, and more ...
15-04 April, 2015 TOC ALSO 76 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-04 April, 2015 TOC FEATURES 78 HO Kitbash a Conrail GP35, part 1 CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON Methods you can use for any diesel kitbash project
15-04 April, 2015 TOC FEATURES 89 DCC bus wiring 101 JOE FUGATE Wiring tips for getting your DCC layout to run its best
15-04 April, 2015 TOC FEATURES 103 Building scale pine trees BOB GRECH New take on a tried-and-true technique
15-04 April, 2015 TOC FEATURES 109 SP’s lightweight streamlined cars: 3 VICTOR ROSEMAN Part 3 of going beyond just the Daylight trains
15-04 April, 2015 TOC FEATURES 121 Digitrax battery saver BRENT CICCONE Easily turn off the batteries between sessions
15-04 April, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 125 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ April 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-04 April, 2015 TOC ALSO 144 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-04 April, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 150 Reverse running JOE FUGATE Time for a change?
15-04 April, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 151 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor (supposedly)
15-05 May, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s musings JOE FUGATE Failure to plan
15-05 May, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff notes MRH Videos, videos, we have videos ...
15-05 May, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 17 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Superelevated curves, scenicked staging
15-05 May, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 24 Getting Real MARTY McGUIRK Using photos on a backdrop
15-05 May, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 30 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Weathering, small layouts, and more ...
15-05 May, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 40 Imagineering DAVE MEEK Modeling a themed environment
15-05 May, 2015 TOC ALSO 51 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-05 May, 2015 TOC FEATURES 53 N Jeff Sargeant’s GN/SP&S JEFF SARGEANT, MRH N-scale layout inspired by railroading in the Northwest
15-05 May, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 72 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-05 May, 2015 TOC FEATURES 77 HO Southern Pacific’s GE Dash 7s: 2 JEFF SKINNER Part 2 of how to easily add detail to your GE locos
15-05 May, 2015 TOC FEATURES 85 Fighting dirty rails with graphite TREVOR MARSHALL New “miracle solution” for rail electrical contact
15-05 May, 2015 TOC FEATURES 90 Operating system card boxes BILL WHEELER Add these easy-to-make car card boxes to your layout
15-05 May, 2015 TOC FEATURES 94 Free-mo in a foreign land MATTHEW PICCIOTTO Keep modeling, even if you’re deployed overseas
15-05 May, 2015 TOC FEATURES 102 SP’s lightweight streamlined cars: 4 VICTOR ROSEMAN Part 4 of going beyond just the Daylight trains
15-05 May, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 122 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ May 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-05 May, 2015 TOC ALSO 139 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-05 May, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 145 Reverse running DON HANLEY If it’s worth doing ...
15-05 May, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 146 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor (supposedly)
15-06 June, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Ass’t Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Model railroading as art?
15-06 June, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff notes MRH Thoughts on small layouts ...
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 16 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Rail joiners, more realistic figures
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA DCC stationary decoders
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 36 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Building Yosemite Valley box cars
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 49 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Joe Fugate interview, and more ...
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 56 Imagineering RAY DUNAKIN Believable fantasy: the In-Ko-Pah RR
15-06 June, 2015 TOC ALSO 65 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-06 June, 2015 TOC FEATURES 67 Realistic conifers PASCAL LATULIPPE Model ultra-realistic conifers with simple methods
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 77 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-06 June, 2015 TOC FEATURES 82 HO Shaun Toman’s UP Oregon Division MRH One impressive 10x12 HO layout in a shed
15-06 June, 2015 TOC FEATURES 98 HO Adding sound to a blue box diesel MICHAEL WOLF Make that blue box Athearn sound fantastic
15-06 June, 2015 TOC FEATURES 110 HO Better blue box electrical performance MICHAEL WOLF Give your blue box diesels flawless electrical contact
15-06 June, 2015 TOC FEATURES 114 Virtual signals with JMRI BOB BUCKLEW Add signals, virtually, with JMRI and mobile devices
15-06 June, 2015 TOC FEATURES 123 HO Kitbash a Conrail GP-35: 2 CHRIS THOMPSON A run-down Reading GP-35 converted to Conrail
15-06 June, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 134 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ June 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-06 June, 2015 TOC ALSO 152 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-06 June, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 158 Reverse running JOE FUGATE Making the hobby respectable ...
15-06 June, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 159 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
15-07 July, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Heavier cars = better performance?
15-07 July, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff notes MRH Making the hobby more satisfying ...
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 16 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Patch jobs, Windex and airbrushes ...
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA DCC garden wiring tips
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 36 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Finishing an entire aisle, part 1
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 56 On30 Lite & Narrow LARRY SMITH New Merkle Connecting, part 3
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 65 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON More 3D-printed autos ...
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 80 Imagineering VERNE NINER Tale of two layouts
15-07 July, 2015 TOC ALSO 92 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-07 July, 2015 TOC FEATURES 94 HO Scratchbuilt metal block flatcar loads M. R. SNELL Make these great-looking flatcar loads quite easily
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 106 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-07 July, 2015 TOC FEATURES 111 HO Lewis County model railroad club MRH Club layout in an NP train depot turned museum
15-07 July, 2015 TOC FEATURES 129 Building a spackling paste road KEN WOLF Making model roads with this common material
15-07 July, 2015 TOC FEATURES 137 Mid-Atlantic RPM meet JOHN HUNTZINGER What happened in 2014 and what’s coming in 2015
15-07 July, 2015 TOC FEATURES 142 First Look: MRC Decoder Doctor JEFF SHULTZ MRH looks at MRC’S new decoder debugger
15-07 July, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 145 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ June 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-07 July, 2015 TOC ALSO 157 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-07 July, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 162 Reverse running JOE FUGATE No use for Homasote
15-07 July, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 163 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
15-08 August, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Attending a National Convention
15-08 August, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff notes MRH Special display in Portland ...
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Operating a small layout, and more ...
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Getting started in DCC
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 37 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Finishing an entire aisle, part 2
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 53 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Helicon focus, carving foam, and more ...
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 61 Imagineering DOUG GEIGER The corporate image
15-08 August, 2015 TOC ALSO 75 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-08 August, 2015 TOC FEATURES 77 HO Building Meadow Gold dairy DON HANLEY Techniques for scratchbuilding a large brick industry
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 100 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-08 August, 2015 TOC FEATURES 104 A railroader’s railroad BARRY KARLBERG See the layout a real-life railroader built
15-08 August, 2015 TOC FEATURES 111 Saskatchewan covered hopper GREG LUERS Weathering a covered hopper with acrylic & chalk
15-08 August, 2015 TOC FEATURES 117 Using Excel to create a timetable KEN BILES Simple methods for getting a great-looking timetable
15-08 August, 2015 TOC FEATURES 127 HO SP passenger cars, part 5 VICTOR ROSEMAN Kitbashing accurate heavyweight baggage cars
15-08 August, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 148 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ August 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-08 August, 2015 TOC ALSO 164 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-08 August, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 171 Reverse running DON HANLEY And the winner is ...
15-08 August, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 172 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
15-09 September, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assistant Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Back to the layout
15-09 September, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff notes MRH “One module” challenge contest ...
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Installing grab irons, and more ...
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 21 Up the Creek CHARLIE COMSTOCK Building a bullnose backdrop end
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 32 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA DCC throttles
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 41 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Clearly conveying your modeling era
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 55 Lite and Narrow LARRY SMITH The Woodward Iron Railroad
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 67 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Build a building, sandblast a loco, and more ...
15-09 September, 2015 TOC ALSO 79 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-09 September, 2015 TOC FEATURES 81 Re-weathering a 35-year-old RSC-2 BOB RIVARD Give an older loco in your collection a facelift
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 91 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-09 September, 2015 TOC FEATURES 95 Adding fall color MICHAEL WOLF High-quality autumn trees for the layout
15-09 September, 2015 TOC FEATURES 110 HO Prepping cars for operation JAMES J. EAGER Solve rolling stock coupler & weight problems
15-09 September, 2015 TOC FEATURES 116 HO SP passenger cars, part 6 VICTOR ROSEMAN Kitbashing accurate heavyweight diners and coaches
15-09 September, 2015 TOC FEATURES 134 An easy way to clean wheels BRENT CICCONE Easily clean all your rolling stock and loco wheels
15-09 September, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 135 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ September 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-09 September, 2015 TOC ALSO 150 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-09 September, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 158 Reverse running JOE BRUGGER Nuke the clutter
15-09 September, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 159 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
15-10 October, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Doing layouts - time for TOMA?
15-10 October, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff Notes MRH New Allagash railfanning series ...
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Model momentum with DCC, and more ...
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA SoundTraxx Econami decoders
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 33 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Intro to SketchUp and 3D printing
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 47 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON St. Louis RPM, modeling from above, ...
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 55 Imagineering MICHAEL TONDEE Creating a signature scene
15-10 October, 2015 TOC ALSO 64 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-10 October, 2015 TOC FEATURES 66 HO Allied Mills diorama CLARK PROPST An engaging mini-layout project
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 92 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-10 October, 2015 TOC FEATURES 97 AAR open top loads DOUG FORBES Prototypically accurate loads for your flatcars
15-10 October, 2015 TOC FEATURES 111 HO SP&S switching layout GREG BAKER Prototype railroader’s layout for student conductors
15-10 October, 2015 TOC FEATURES 121 Building Marshfield Hills MICHAEL TYLICK Using selective compression effectively in scenes
15-10 October, 2015 TOC FEATURES 133 Carissa Saloon DOUG DICKSON Making impressive structures with paper
15-10 October, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 138 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ October 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-10 October, 2015 TOC ALSO 159 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-10 October, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 165 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Ruining the view with a masterpiece
15-10 October, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 166 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
15-11 November, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE The layout supersize fallacy
15-11 November, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff Notes: MRH Making it run like a dream ...
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Focus-stacking, acid flux, siding height ...
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA What’s up with LCC?
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 32 Getting Real NICK MUFF Creating the “Ozark mountains”
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 52 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON New tools and layout changes ...
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 63 Imagineering ROB CLARK How to “think real”
15-11 November, 2015 TOC ALSO 85 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-11 November, 2015 TOC FEATURES 87 HO Caldwell Boulevard GARY CHRISTENSEN How Gary built this great-looking diorama
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 99 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
15-11 November, 2015 TOC FEATURES 105 HO Four Airslide covered hoppers BOB RIVARD Giving four similar cars their own unique character
15-11 November, 2015 TOC FEATURES 113 HO Building Piepul’s Camera Center JAMES J. EAGER A modern storefront from common materials
15-11 November, 2015 TOC FEATURES 122 Recessing a Digitrax throttle panel CHARLIE COMSTOCK Protect your DCC throttle panels
15-11 November, 2015 TOC FEATURES 128 HO SP passenger cars, part 7 VICTOR ROSEMAN Kitbashing accurate lightweight cars
15-11 November, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 138 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ November 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-11 November, 2015 TOC ALSO 158 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-11 November, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 164 Reverse Running DON HANLEY Being broke can be good for your hobby
15-11 November, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 165 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
15-12 December, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 7 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Looking back with Ken Patterson
15-12 December, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff Notes MRH MRH track plan database ...
15-12 December, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 16 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Lettering wear, curve radius, foam boxes ...
15-12 December, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Details of DCC consisting
15-12 December, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 35 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Remodeling the layout, next chapter: 1
15-12 December, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 62 What’s Neat: KEN PATTERSON Reminiscing with Ken, and more ...
15-12 December, 2015 TOC ALSO 83 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
15-12 December, 2015 TOC FEATURES 85 HO Detailed switch at Beaver Creek ANDREW HALL Proto:87 Stores turnout parts makes it easy
15-12 December, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 108 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model: Merry Christmas!
15-12 December, 2015 TOC FEATURES 109 HO How to model working cranes: 1 GEOFF BUNZA Put these animated cranes to work on your layout
15-12 December, 2015 TOC FEATURES 129 N GATX version 33.9K tank car RICK UHLENKOTT Kitbashing this N scale tank car
15-12 December, 2015 TOC FEATURES 139 Build a DCC test track JERRY BENGTSON Test your DCC locos at your workbench
15-12 December, 2015 TOC FEATURES 144 HO SP passenger cars, part 8 VICTOR ROSEMAN Kitbashing accurate lightweight cars finale
15-12 December, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 166 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ December 2015 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
15-12 December, 2015 TOC ALSO 187 Bonus downloads MRH Subscriber-only extras
15-12 December, 2015 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 193 Reverse Running BEN KAUR Buy that old layout!
15-12 December, 2015 TOC COLUMNS 194 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-01 January, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Ass’t Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Know where your layout is?
16-01 January, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff Notes MRH Weathering with Mike Confalone ...
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Sticky figures, module track joints, ...
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Econami decoder + RS3 sound install
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 40 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Remodeling the layout, next chapter: 2
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 59 Lite & Narrow LARRY SMITH Woodward Iron Railroad
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 70 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Installing SoundCar decoder, and more ...
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 84 Imagineering DAVE MEEK Modeling structures with character
16-01 January, 2016 TOC ALSO 94 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-01 January, 2016 TOC FEATURES 96 HO Joe Fugate’s Siskiyou Line at 25 years JOE FUGATE Our publisher reflects on this layout milestone
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 118 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-01 January, 2016 TOC FEATURES 123 How to make palm trees TIMOTHY DUDLEY Easily made trees with paper, paint and wire
16-01 January, 2016 TOC FEATURES 127 HO How to model working cranes: 2 GEOFF BUNZA Put these animated cranes to work on your layout
16-01 January, 2016 TOC FEATURES 150 HO Do-it-yourself wheel mask RONALD BRILL A simple wheel painting mask you can make
16-01 January, 2016 TOC FEATURES 157 HO & N MRH Product Showcase MRH Exceptional products past, present, or future
16-01 January, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 160 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ January 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-01 January, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 180 Reverse Running JOE BRUGGER The boys at the club
16-01 January, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 181 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-02 February, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Building for the future
16-02 February, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 10 Staff Notes MRH The MRH Media story ...
16-02 February, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Sky color, insulated rail joiners, ...
16-02 February, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA A dozen more DCC myths
16-02 February, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 35 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Tank car basics, part 1
16-02 February, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 56 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Motor tool, sagebrush trees, and more ...
16-02 February, 2016 TOC ALSO 70 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-02 February, 2016 TOC FEATURES 72 HO Classic backwoods diorama DENNIS MURPHY Building this steam-era Howe truss scene
16-02 February, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 93 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-02 February, 2016 TOC FEATURES 99 O Horizontal-braced hopper cars MICHAEL TYLICK, MMR Scratchbuild these cars out of styrene
16-02 February, 2016 TOC FEATURES 113 G Building a stub-point turnout GEOFF HORNE Constructing this large-scale period turnout
16-02 February, 2016 TOC FEATURES 122 Make your own ballast GREG LUERS Save money on this layout track essential
16-02 February, 2016 TOC FEATURES 127 HO The scrap yard MATTHEW NITKA A great railroad-served industry to model
16-02 February, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 134 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ February 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-02 February, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 153 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Stop wasting time detailing
16-02 February, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 154 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-03 March, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Painting in a post-Floquil world
16-03 March, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff Notes MRH The new MRH Staff Pick award ...
16-03 March, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 16 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Benchwork edge, metal roofwalks, ...
16-03 March, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Is DCC dead?
16-03 March, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 33 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Tank car basics, part 2
16-03 March, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 54 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Trade show displays, shop lights, and more ...
16-03 March, 2016 TOC ALSO 66 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-03 March, 2016 TOC FEATURES 68 N Taking an Atlas C420 to the next level MIKE HOLLY Make your diesel locos look better and run great
16-03 March, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 85 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-03 March, 2016 TOC FEATURES 91 HO Using Monster Modelworks brick DAVID KARKOSKI Make your brick structures more realistic
16-03 March, 2016 TOC FEATURES 120 Modeler’s guide to boxcar & reefer doors RICHARD BALE Doors found on Twentieth Century rolling stock
16-03 March, 2016 TOC FEATURES 143 N Dave Petty’s Midwest Central DAVE PETTY & MRH STAFF Layout on tour at this summer’s NMRA National
16-03 March, 2016 TOC FEATURES 155 Intro to the puzzle of switching GREG BAKER Can you solve these two switching scenarios?
16-03 March, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 159 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ March 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-03 March, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 181 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Hobby is going to the dogs
16-03 March, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 182 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-04 April, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Asst Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Painting in a post-Floquil world: 2
16-04 April, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff Notes MRH Achieving your hobby dreams ...
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Crossing rules, moving railcars, ...
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA DCC for operations
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 33 Lite & Narrow LARRY SMITH Birmingham Southern, modelgenic shortline
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 47 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Fun with foil, WOW Sound, and more ...
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 58 Imagineering ROB CLARK Model railroad video tools and techniques
16-04 April, 2016 TOC ALSO 77 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-04 April, 2016 TOC FEATURES 79 O Edendale diorama in Proto:48 JACK BURGESS Jack Burgess explores building in another scale
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 97 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-04 April, 2016 TOC FEATURES 100 HO DRGW layout design using TOMA PETER VASSALLO One Module Challenge Grand Prize winner
16-04 April, 2016 TOC FEATURES 121 HO Esteban Martinez’s BNSF ESTEBAN MARTINEZ Layout on tour at this summer’s NMRA National
16-04 April, 2016 TOC FEATURES 132 Using Monster Modelworks brick: 2 DAVID KARKOSKI Doing the roof, eaves, and details
16-04 April, 2016 TOC FEATURES 143 FIRST LOOK: MRC’s Light Genie™ LES HALMOS Easy wireless light control for your layout
16-04 April, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 146 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ April 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-04 April, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 166 Reverse Running DON HANLEY The reclusive layout
16-04 April, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 167 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-05 May, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Articles MRH needs
16-05 May, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff Notes MRH Growing the hobby?
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Wayward signals, Mars lights, ...
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Demystifying DCC CV 29
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 31 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Looking back at a 1940 railfan trip
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 48 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON LED lighting strips, RC cars, and more ...
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 60 Imagineering DOUG GEIGER Freelance fun in op sessions
16-05 May, 2016 TOC ALSO 73 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-05 May, 2016 TOC FEATURES 75 O Rick Norris’ Rio Grande Southern RICK NORRIS and the MRH STAFF Layout on tour at this summer’s NMRA National
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 91 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-05 May, 2016 TOC FEATURES 95 N Dan’s Oil MIKE HOLLY A great small industry for a tight space
16-05 May, 2016 TOC FEATURES 108 N Building a BC Rail CRS-20 ANDY THOMAS Modeling this unique Canadian prototype
16-05 May, 2016 TOC FEATURES 127 O Edendale Creek diorama: 2 JACK BURGESS Doing the scenery and details on this diorama
16-05 May, 2016 TOC FEATURES 144 Realistic scenery: Color and texture JOE FUGATE Making these ideas more concrete as you model scenery
16-05 May, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 149 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ May 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-05 May, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 169 Reverse Running DON HANLEY What! No layout?
16-05 May, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 170 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-06 June, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assistant Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Taking the long-term view
16-06 June, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 11 Staff Notes MRH Doing small layouts
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Solvaset, cork roadbed, ...
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Getting power to my DCC system
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 30 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON iPhone vs DSLR, interlocking tower
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 42 Imagineering RAY DUNAKIN Buildings on the In-ko-pah Railroad
16-06 June, 2016 TOC ALSO 53 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-06 June, 2016 TOC FEATURES 55 HO TOFC on the SOO Line BOB RIVARD Tips and tricks for modeling trailers on flat cars
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 69 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 72 MRH Staff Profile BRUCE PETRARCA My model railroad journey
16-06 June, 2016 TOC FEATURES 86 N How to bash a wood-N boxcab M.C. FUJIWARA Kitbash this rustic backwoods locomotive
16-06 June, 2016 TOC FEATURES 94 Build a safe straight edge MIKE DODD Keep your ruler in place and your fingers safe
16-06 June, 2016 TOC FEATURES 99 HO Bob Case’s Baltimore & Ohio BOB CASE & MRH STAFF This layout will be on NMRA Indy convention tours
16-06 June, 2016 TOC FEATURES 112 HO One Module Challenge: Pembroke RENÉ GOURLEY Our second place TOMA layout design contest winner
16-06 June, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 123 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ June 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-06 June, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 146 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE The power of confinement
16-06 June, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 147 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-07 July, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assistant Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY What is the NMRA’s future?
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Track standards, flywheels, ...
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 19 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA iPhone apps for DCC
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 28 Getting Real NICK MUFF Ozark mountain scenery, part 1
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 50 Lite and Narrow LARRY SMITH Craig Gardner’s Birmingham Southern
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 65 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON HO RC autos, Tsunami 2, ...
16-07 July, 2016 TOC ALSO 80 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-07 July, 2016 TOC FEATURES 82 HO Modeling SP ops in Quisling, CA BRIAN MOORE Southern California SP operations on modules
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 100 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-07 July, 2016 TOC FEATURES 106 HO Naptown & White River club MORGAN DAVIS, STEVE HANDLY and the MRH STAFFClub layout on the NMRA Indy convention tours
16-07 July, 2016 TOC FEATURES 120 HO Modern tankcar transloader JOE ATKINSON A pint-sized modern industry for your layout
16-07 July, 2016 TOC FEATURES 123 HO One Module Challenge: Redmond, OR GREG BAKER Our second place TOMA layout design contest winner
16-07 July, 2016 TOC FEATURES 136 Noti switching puzzle GREG BAKER No runaround, no problem. Can you solve it?
16-07 July, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 138 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ July 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-07 July, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 160 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Disdain for modern railroading
16-07 July, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 161 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-08 August, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Investing in your hobby satisfaction
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Alco sounds, creosote coloring, ...
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 21 Up the Creek CHARLIE COMSTOCK Joining dissimilar track
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 32 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Loading sounds into DCC decoders
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 46 Getting Real NICK MUFF Ozark mountain scenery, part 2
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 59 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Train Show, Tsunami2 ...
16-08 August, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 71 Hobby Marketplace MRH Vendor ads
16-08 August, 2016 TOC FEATURES 73 HO Tim Dickinson’s Burlington Northern ROBERT SCHLEICHER and TIM DICKINSONModeling a prototype railroad more effectively
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 86 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-08 August, 2016 TOC FEATURES 90 Realistic coal loads made easy MIKE HOLLY Make coal hopper loads that look totally real
16-08 August, 2016 TOC FEATURES 99 HO One Module Challenge: 3rd Place SHAWN BECHER An early 1900s modular layout plan
16-08 August, 2016 TOC FEATURES 107 Build a DCC decoder testing station ERIC WARHOL Make sure that decoder is good before you install it
16-08 August, 2016 TOC FEATURES 111 HO First Look: Scale Trains JOE FUGATE Closeup look at new releases from ScaleTrains.com
16-08 August, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 117 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ August 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-08 August, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 141 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Limited run model frustation?
16-08 August, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 142 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-09 September, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Clearance differences by era
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Telltales, track warrants, ...
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 18 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Traveling with DCC
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 29 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON More accurate railcar truck modeling
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 50 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Quick switches, cement roads ...
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 63 Imagineering ROB CLARK Hiding a helix
16-09 September, 2016 TOC FEATURES 74 HO Upgrading a Bowser Conrail C636 NEIL R. SCHOFIELD Easy upgrades to an Alco C636 diesel loco
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 84 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-09 September, 2016 TOC FEATURES 88 Build a photographic backdrop BILL WILKEN Free software & photo libraries for a backdrop
16-09 September, 2016 TOC FEATURES 94 Pliers and cutters JACK BURGESS Beyond needle-nose pliers for modeling
16-09 September, 2016 TOC FEATURES 103 HO Build a C&EI boom car DAVE & DOUG FORBES Model a prototype kitbash of this unique car
16-09 September, 2016 TOC FEATURES 116 Rolling stock painting handle GRAEME NITZ Make this versatile handle for little cost
16-09 September, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 120 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ September 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-09 September, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 143 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Forget foam for roadbed
16-09 September, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 144 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-10 October, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Asst. Editor’s thoughts DON HANLEY Playing or creating?
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Uncoupling skewers, diesel fueling, ...
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 20 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Five years of DCC Impulses
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 31 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Hot boxes
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 41 Lite & Narrow LARRY SMITH Twin Mountain & Potomac
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 57 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON St. Louis Rail Prototype Modelers meet
16-10 October, 2016 TOC FEATURES 69 O Cleveland Flats switching module KURT MATTHEY Small switching layout with big possibilities
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 79 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-10 October, 2016 TOC FEATURES 84 HO Railfanning the Great Lakes Western BRUCE PETRARCA Tour this club layout in Phoenix, Arizona
16-10 October, 2016 TOC FEATURES 95 HO Athearn Airslide hopper repaint BOB RIVARD Give these hopper cars a whole new look
16-10 October, 2016 TOC FEATURES 110 N Track cleaning the easy way MARK GILGER How to keep your track constantly being cleaned
16-10 October, 2016 TOC FEATURES 113 Tricks with SMD LED headlights BILL BEVERLY Getting loco headlights that look like incandescents
16-10 October, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 121 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ October 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-10 October, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 142 Reverse Running LANCE MINDHEIM Case for only ONE peninsula
16-10 October, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 144 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-11 November, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE What would I do different?
16-11 November, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Handling grain, car spots, ...
16-11 November, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 18 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Building Bagby Hotel
16-11 November, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 39 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Michael Gross interview, shaking paint, ...
16-11 November, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 51 Imagineering ROB CLARK Collaborative design
16-11 November, 2016 TOC FEATURES 64 HO Pennsylvania RR, New York Division ROBERT SCHLEICHER and ANDY RUBBOA great prototype-based layout example
16-11 November, 2016 TOC FEATURES 74 Supplement: Easy real railroads how-to ROBERT SCHLEICHER Learn the ropes on doing a proto-based layout
16-11 November, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 89 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
16-11 November, 2016 TOC FEATURES 94 HO Build a 19th-century pump house DAVID KARKOSKI Model this turn-of-the-century wood structure
16-11 November, 2016 TOC FEATURES 110 HO Kitbash an SP SW900E switcher KOOS FOCKENS A new stack and lighting cluster for a rebuild
16-11 November, 2016 TOC FEATURES 124 2016 National Narrow Gauge convention JOHN HUNTZINGER Highlights from the narrow gauge convention in Maine
16-11 November, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 136 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ November 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-11 November, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 159 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Learning too much about modern
16-11 November, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 160 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
16-12 December, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Submitted your layout design?
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Cleaning track, mounting tortoises
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 19 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Digitrax Evolution first look
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 29 Getting Real NICK MUFF Modeling Grandview, Missouri
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 50 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Christmas pictures, car loads, ...
16-12 December, 2016 TOC FEATURES 67 Modeler’s introduction to Arduinos DR. GEOFF BUNZA Add lights, sound, and movement to your scenery
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 92 Photo feature DON HANLEY Merry Christmas from MRH
16-12 December, 2016 TOC FEATURES 93 HO Building the BTS coal tipple WALT KAHRES Follow along on this craftsman kit build
16-12 December, 2016 TOC FEATURES 108 Freight car roofs of the 20th century RICHARD BALE Railcar designers pursue the perfect car top
16-12 December, 2016 TOC FEATURES 120 Modeling crushed rock gravel loads JOE BRUGGER How to make better gravel loads for your layout
16-12 December, 2016 TOC FEATURES 128 Ultra-tiny lights with fiber optics WAGNER CIONGOLI Using inexpensive fiber optics for super-small lights
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 135 First Look JEFF SHULTZ Firecat Designs log cars
16-12 December, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 138 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ December 2016 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
16-12 December, 2016 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 161 Reverse Running DON HANLEY Who needs models?
16-12 December, 2016 TOC COLUMNS 162 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-01 January, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Dismantling the Siskiyou Line
17-01 January, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Proto 2000 lubing, and more
17-01 January, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 20 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Riding & modeling a prototype
17-01 January, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 41 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Modeling on the road, and more
17-01 January, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 59 Imagineering ROB CLARK and DAVE MEEK Scenic depth
17-01 January, 2017 TOC FEATURES 78 Simple three-step weathering MICHAEL GROSS Transform a ready-to-run model into a seasoned veteran
17-01 January, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 94 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-01 January, 2017 TOC FEATURES 97 HO Modeling the SPSF Meadow Sub ERIC MILLER Proto-freelancing a post-merger railroad
17-01 January, 2017 TOC FEATURES 118 Adding better sky to model photos PETER VASSALLO Simple model photo editing tricks for better sky
17-01 January, 2017 TOC FEATURES 125 HO Return to Allagash Country! MIKE CONFALONE “Prototype railfan trip” of some new Allagash scenery
17-01 January, 2017 TOC FEATURES 132 FIRST LOOK DON HANLEY NCE Power Cab, MRH takes a look at NCE’s DCC starter system
17-01 January, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 136 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ January 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-01 January, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 154 Reverse Running JOE BRUGGER A matter of perspective
17-01 January, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 155 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-02 February, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Asst Editors Thoughts DON HANLEY Remember relationships
17-02 February, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Team tracks, bells, and more
17-02 February, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 19 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA DCC decoder install example
17-02 February, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 34 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Standards for model freight cars
17-02 February, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 49 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Digitrax DCS-240, and more
17-02 February, 2017 TOC FEATURES 72 Weeds along the right-of-way BILL GILL Modeling more realistic weeds from G to N
17-02 February, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 85 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-02 February, 2017 TOC FEATURES 88 HO Lighting up the ditches MATTHEW NITKA Model working ditch lights on your locomotives
17-02 February, 2017 TOC FEATURES 100 HO My turnout scratchbuilding journey TIMOTHY BARNUM It all started with an MRH video on making turnouts
17-02 February, 2017 TOC FEATURES 118 N Designing & building Emey Falls ROBERT KLARÉN The process of creating an N scale module
17-02 February, 2017 TOC FEATURES 127 Track marking gauge BILL BRILLINGER Making it easier to draw track centerlines for yards
17-02 February, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 128 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ February 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-02 February, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 147 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Eyes bigger than your stomach?
17-02 February, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 148 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-03 March, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE No more under-table turnout throws
17-03 March, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Electrical wipers, steam locos, and more
17-03 March, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 18 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Wireless battery-powered DCC, part 1
17-03 March, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 30 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Just Plug lighting system, and more
17-03 March, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 47 Imagineering RAY DUNAKIN Developing modeling skills
17-03 March, 2017 TOC FEATURES 60 HO Rework a plastic steam locomotive THOMAS HILLEBRANT Getting the locomotive you really wanted all along
17-03 March, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 82 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-03 March, 2017 TOC FEATURES 89 HO Modeling the B-27 baggage car GREGORY LAROCCA Methods to kitbash passenger cars for your layout
17-03 March, 2017 TOC FEATURES 96 Nickerson switching puzzle GREG BAKER Can you solve this prototype brain teaser?
17-03 March, 2017 TOC FEATURES 103 DCC projects using the Arduino GEOFF BUNZA More advanced DCC-compatible Arduino uses
17-03 March, 2017 TOC FEATURES 119 LogicRail Fusee PRO/M JOE FUGATE Add operating realism with a mobile fusee board
17-03 March, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 121 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ March 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-03 March, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 143 Reverse Running DAVID EVANS Truly having fun with trains
17-03 March, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 144 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-04 April, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE One module challenge winners
17-04 April, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 12 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Power districts, timetables, and more
17-04 April, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 20 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Wireless battery-powered DCC, part 2
17-04 April, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 32 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Finally getting it right
17-04 April, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 43 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Foam-based layout tips, and more
17-04 April, 2017 TOC FEATURES 66 O Ocean Spray narrow gauge boxcars MICHAEL TYLICK Scratchbuilding these interesting cars in wood
17-04 April, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 89 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-04 April, 2017 TOC FEATURES 93 HO Dwarf SMD LED searchlight signals JASON MILLER Getting a true tri-color aspect for your signals
17-04 April, 2017 TOC FEATURES 105 HO Modern Central Oregon & Pacific plan GREG BAKER The “One Module” Challenge grand prize winner
17-04 April, 2017 TOC FEATURES 113 Converting to a new DCC system ERIC MILLER Moving to a new DCC system as needs change
17-04 April, 2017 TOC FEATURES 121 Creating a 3D effect for a city BRUCE EDGAR Adding more depth to your layout city scenes
17-04 April, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 128 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ April 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-04 April, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 146 Reverse Running DON HANLEY Don’t need no stinking staging
17-04 April, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 147 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-05 May, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assistant Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Getting the proper focus
17-05 May, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Stripped coupler screws, and more
17-05 May, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 19 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Wireless battery-powered DCC, part 3
17-05 May, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 31 Lite and Narrow LARRY SMITH Shay-powered coal railroad
17-05 May, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 50 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Homemade leaves, and lots more
17-05 May, 2017 TOC FEATURES 67 HO Jerry Fassnacht’s Pennsy and Reading JERRY FASSNACHT and MRH A layout on tour at the Orlando NMRA Convention
17-05 May, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 81 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-05 May, 2017 TOC FEATURES 85 HO Modeling CP Rail 5406 ALEX REID An ex-Quebec, North Shore & Labrador SD40
17-05 May, 2017 TOC FEATURES 100 Getting to the fun part NEIL SCHOFIELD Freelancing the model scene at Bradford, VT
17-05 May, 2017 TOC FEATURES 112 Universal modeling sizes chart MRH Download this free MRH subscriber bonus
17-05 May, 2017 TOC FEATURES 113 HO Window bars from tape GENE LETOURNEAU Clever method for modeling windows with bars
17-05 May, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 116 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ May 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-05 May, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 134 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-05 May, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 134 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE True size of model railroading
17-06 June, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Secret to needing less layout
17-06 June, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Canopy glue, track bumpers, and more
17-06 June, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Digitrax duplex radio hints
17-06 June, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 32 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Layout kaboom!
17-06 June, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 50 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Tricked out UP Challenger and lots more
17-06 June, 2017 TOC FEATURES 67 HO Creating a 3D backdrop DON HANLEY Add realistic depth to your layout backdrop
17-06 June, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 93 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-06 June, 2017 TOC FEATURES 96 HO One Module Challenge: First place PETER VASSALLO Model the Easton Lumber Company using TOMA
17-06 June, 2017 TOC FEATURES 112 O The Jamez & Rio Grande JIM GORE Visit this On30 layout at the Orlando convention
17-06 June, 2017 TOC FEATURES 121 N Crash barriers MIKE HOLLY Protect your crossing signals with a crash barrier
17-06 June, 2017 TOC FEATURES 125 HO Depot for the Pittsfield Branch BARRY SILVERTHORN Kitbashing a modern depot for our TOMA layout
17-06 June, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 136 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ June 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-06 June, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 155 Reverse Running DON HANLEY Model railroading, R.I.P.
17-06 June, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 156 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-07 July, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE “TOMA with a twist” contest
17-07 July, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Wire labeling, flextrack tips, and more
17-07 July, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 23 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA I’m retiring!
17-07 July, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 36 Getting Real NICK MUFF It’s all in the details
17-07 July, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 52 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Weathering a coal train and lots more
17-07 July, 2017 TOC FEATURES 71 HO Deploying potash cars WILLIAM J.A. BRILLINGER Acquiring, preping, and operating potash cars
17-07 July, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 89 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-07 July, 2017 TOC FEATURES 93 HO East Pittsfield industrial park BARRY SILVERTHORN Modeling modern industries on our TOMA layout
17-07 July, 2017 TOC FEATURES 103 Poly fiber mats RICK WADE Fast and easy scenery using simple materials
17-07 July, 2017 TOC FEATURES 109 HO Kadee-style coupler installation WILLIAM MOSTELLER Tips / tricks for better Kadee coupler installs
17-07 July, 2017 TOC FEATURES 112 HO One Module Challenge: Second place SCOTT WILLIAMSON Modeling the Port of Tacoma using TOMA
17-07 July, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 131 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ July 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-07 July, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 150 Reverse Running DON HANLEY Summertime doldrums
17-07 July, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 151 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-08 August, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assistant Editor’s Thoughts DON HANLEY Creativity
17-08 August, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 15 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Planning for signals, and more
17-08 August, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Capacitors in DCC
17-08 August, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 34 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Engine servicing details
17-08 August, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 51 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Talking to Caboose and lots more
17-08 August, 2017 TOC FEATURES 69 HO Layout design: the Calumet Central JEREMIAH SHOEMAKER and BLAKE FREUDENBERGOur third place “One Module” Contest winner
17-08 August, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 87 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-08 August, 2017 TOC FEATURES 89 HO & O Illuminated kerosene lanterns BERNHARD SCHROETER Modeling railroad lanterns with micro LEDs
17-08 August, 2017 TOC FEATURES 106 HO Enhancing Jensen Concrete CLARK PROPST Modeling what-could-have-been realistically
17-08 August, 2017 TOC FEATURES 112 HO Weathering a covered hopper NICK CAMPBELL A patched-out car for the TrainMastersTV TOMA project
17-08 August, 2017 TOC FEATURES 126 OPSIG Compendium of model railroad ops JOE FUGATE Finally, a current all-things-ops mega-book
17-08 August, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 128 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ August 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-08 August, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 149 Reverse Running CHRIS ADAMS Should I host an open op session?
17-08 August, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 150 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-09 September, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Outside the box with TOMA
17-09 September, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Brake wheels, air brakes, and more
17-09 September, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 22 Getting Real JACK BURGESS A shortline roundhouse area
17-09 September, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 33 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ September 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-09 September, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 40 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON The St. Louis RPM
17-09 September, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 50 Imagineering ROB CLARK The human touch
17-09 September, 2017 TOC FEATURES 66 HO Modeling Soo Line 700 and 2500-A BOB RIVARD Upgrading not one but two locomotives!
17-09 September, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 90 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-09 September, 2017 TOC FEATURES 92 N Modeling Thompson River Canyon JOHN LONGHURST Modeling fond railfan memories as a memorial
17-09 September, 2017 TOC FEATURES 98 HO Minimalist weathering, part 1 JOE FUGATE Weathering the direct opposite of “rust bucket”
17-09 September, 2017 TOC FEATURES 115 HO More realistic signs JOSEPH K LEAL More realistic model signs made with paper
17-09 September, 2017 TOC FEATURES 120 Run trains with simple orders DAVID REES-THOMAS Timetable & train order using simple paperwork
17-09 September, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 156 Reverse Running PAUL SCHMIDT Trains on an island
17-09 September, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 157 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-10 October, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assist Editor’s thoughts DON HANLEY Passion for the hobby
17-10 October, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Boxcar red, steam loco front couplers, ...
17-10 October, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 19 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA RailPro makes things easy
17-10 October, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 30 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Jeff Otto’s handlaid track jigs, ...
17-10 October, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 46 Imagineering DAVE MEEK A new home for the Thunder Mesa
17-10 October, 2017 TOC FEATURES 58 HO Upgrading an Athearn 57’ reefer TERENCE BOARDMAN Turn a blue box kit into a superbly realistic model
17-10 October, 2017 TOC FEATURES 76 HO Allagash car roster photo album MIKE CONFALONE Expanding your roster can be great therapy
17-10 October, 2017 TOC FEATURES 89 HO 1954 ATSF TOMA layout design DENNIS SNYDER MRH One Module Challenge honorable mention
17-10 October, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 90 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-10 October, 2017 TOC FEATURES 108 HO Minimalist weathering, part 2 JOE FUGATE Weathering for predominantly dark railcars
17-10 October, 2017 TOC FEATURES 118 Large Scale Modeling Chester depot MIKE TYLICK Scratchbuild this quaint little railroad station
17-10 October, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 129 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ October 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-10 October, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 147 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Do we make the hobby too complicated?
17-10 October, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 148 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-11 November, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE What about the 3 weeks between issues?
17-11 November, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Wheel dots, consolidated stencils, ACI labels, ...
17-11 November, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Novice view of the Narrow Gauge Convention
17-11 November, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 35 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Modeling Skinner’s Eddy
17-11 November, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 54 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Building a loco cradle, ...
17-11 November, 2017 TOC FEATURES 66 Low angle smartphone photography LANCE MINDHEIM Realistic railfan view photos with your phone
17-11 November, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 74 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model
17-11 November, 2017 TOC FEATURES 76 HO St. Thomas on the Canada Southern RON PARE Tips and tricks for larger brick structure projects
17-11 November, 2017 TOC FEATURES 85 LARGE 18” gauge timber cars DICK WITNEY Modeling backwoods mining cars with simple techniques
17-11 November, 2017 TOC FEATURES 92 N The Southern North Shore Railroad ROBERT M. PETRICK Using “adaptive compression” to get more
17-11 November, 2017 TOC FEATURES 100 HO ScaleTrains.com SD40-2 JEFF SHULTZ Comparing the “Rivet Counter” and “Operators” models
17-11 November, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 103 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ November 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-11 November, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 127 Reverse Running DON HANLEY Is scenery overrated?
17-11 November, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 128 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
17-12 December, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Asst Editor DON HANLEY How deep into model railroading are you?
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Loco headlight, reporting marks, ...
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 20 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Not quite a chainsaw layout
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 33 Getting Real MIKE ROSE Modeling Skinner’s Eddy: 2
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 44 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Digitrax WiFi, UP Turbines, ...
17-12 December, 2017 TOC FEATURES 56 HO What’s new on the FS&M THOM DRIGGERS See what George Sellios has been up to lately
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 75 Photo feature DON HANLEY Yes, it’s a model - Merry Christmas!
17-12 December, 2017 TOC FEATURES 76 HO One Module Challenge honorable mention JIM MOE Plan for a modular layout depicting Duluth, MN docks
17-12 December, 2017 TOC FEATURES 90 PC boards for model railroaders MARK UNDERWOOD Learn to make your own printed circuit boards easily
17-12 December, 2017 TOC FEATURES 103 Craft paints for weathering BILL KENNEDY Replace Floquil’s weathering colors with economical paint
17-12 December, 2017 TOC FEATURES 108 HO Cornerstone concrete street tips DIRK P. REYNOLDS Using Walther’s street system even without instructions
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 115 HO First Look JEFF SHULTZ ScaleTrains.com Tier IV GEVO
17-12 December, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 119 News & Events RICHARD BALE & JEFF SHULTZ December 2017 - The latest hobby news, products, and events
17-12 December, 2017 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 138 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Time for dead rail to die?
17-12 December, 2017 TOC COLUMNS 169 Derailments MRH Bizarre facts & humor
18-01 January, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE what’s new with this issue
18-01 January, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Switch stands, cleaning parts
18-01 January, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 21 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Operating with prototypical waybills
18-01 January, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 41 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Digitrax Xtender, Joe&Patty Fugate
18-01 January, 2018 TOC FEATURES 51 HO The NEW Pacific & Northwestern ERIK KALINSKI and BOGDAN KRMELJ Erik Kalinski redoes his home layout, this time going with TOMA
18-01 January, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 71 Yes, it’s a model DON HANLEY MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-01 January, 2018 TOC FEATURES 74 MRH Signaling roundup DENNIS DRURY and LARRY SEBELLEY Two articles you can use to get a complete signaling system up and running on your layout
18-01 January, 2018 TOC FEATURES 96 Multi-tool for model railroaders BRIAN LARSEN The oscillating multi-tool for layout construction
18-01 January, 2018 TOC FEATURES 102 N Quiet noon at Glen Green KARL-HANS KOCH add life and interest to a layout with vignettes
18-01 January, 2018 TOC FEATURES 110 HO Make a working scale track MICHAEL ANTEAU Michael Anteau uses CadRail and Fast Tracks tools to create a functional track to “weigh” freight cars
18-01 January, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 120 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ The latest hobby news, products, and events
18-01 January, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 139 Reverse Running DON HANLEY a dream come true gift for Christmas
18-01 January, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 140 Derailments MRH Can you say oops?
18-02 February, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Assistant Editor's Thoughts Don Hanley Is the hobby getting too expensive?
18-02 February, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T Compiled by Joe Brugger X2f couplers, Bachmann steamer, ...
18-02 February, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Pretrarca Adjust your decoder’s personality ...
18-02 February, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 42 Getting Real Jack Burgess Modeling El Portal ...
18-02 February, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 57 What’s Neat Ken Patterson Weathering roofs, On30 layout, ...
18-02 February, 2018 TOC FEATURES 72 HO Union Pacific Railroad modules Robert Schleicher Two realistic UP segments of a Southern California modular group
18-02 February, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 85 Yes, it’s a model Compiled by Joe Fugate MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-02 February, 2018 TOC FEATURES 87 HO Tale of two hoppers Andrew Castle Building a pair of CSX covered hoppers
18-02 February, 2018 TOC FEATURES 110 Easy wireless DC walkaround Mark Gilger Using a garden railway wireless system to control a DC-powered N scale layout
18-02 February, 2018 TOC FEATURES 118 HO Accurail 36’ boxcar assembly Eric Hansmann Tricks for assembling these nicely detailed cars
18-02 February, 2018 TOC FEATURES 132 Easy inexpensive window glass Edward Werick A quick trick for glazing structure windows
18-02 February, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 135 February News Richard Bale and Jeff Shultz February product announcements and events
18-02 February, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 158 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Ops for the rest of us
18-02 February, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 159 Derailments Compiled by the MRH Staff Surprising train twist
18-03 March, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher's Musings Joe Fugate The realism continuum
18-03 March, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T Compiled by Joe Brugger Curve radius, dirt ballast, ...
18-03 March, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 22 DCC Impulses Bruce Pretrarca Answers to 12 DCC questions ...
18-03 March, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 35 What’s Neat Ken Patterson BTS Sawmill, coal loads ...
18-03 March, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 47 Imagineering Rob Clark Doing a turntable, part 1 ...
18-03 March, 2018 TOC FEATURES 66 HO Stockton & Copperopolis MRH Staff and Don Ball Don Ball's unique 1895 layout on tour at the 2018 NMRA National
18-03 March, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 84 Yes, it’s a model Compiled by Joe Fugate MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-03 March, 2018 TOC FEATURES 86 HO Coal trains on the Allagash Mike Confalone Prototypically-based coal operations in on a New England layout
18-03 March, 2018 TOC FEATURES 100 Walla Walla Electric Light Works Nick Muff Plans and photos of a dandy little structure
18-03 March, 2018 TOC FEATURES 107 Make your own touch switch Stephen Sunshine How to control a turnout with a touch switch
18-03 March, 2018 TOC FEATURES 111 3D printing for model railroaders Janet Norton Practical insights on 3D printing for model railroaders
18-03 March, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 121 March News Richard Bale and Jeff Shultz March product announcements and events
18-03 March, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 144 Reverse Running Joe Fugate The Chester Principle
18-03 March, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 145 Derailments Compiled by the MRH Staff World’s worst track
18-04 April, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings Joe Fugate Joe Fugate asks, can you overdo selective compression?
18-04 April, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T Compiled by Joe Brugger Wiring track feeders, Pushing on cabooses, Priming for paint, Cleaning weathered rail, Tips - Tinted passenger car lighting
18-04 April, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses Bruce Petrarca Bruce Petrarca MMR talks about DCC layouts and locomotives …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 34 What’s Neat Ken Patterson Ken Patterson and Jason Quinn, Kevin Ruble, Steven M. Conroy, John Parker all show us their talents …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 47 Imagineering Rob Clark Rob Clark pushes his turntable scratchbuilding project on to completion …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC FEATURES 63 N Modeling the Arizona & California Doug Midkiff How Doug Midkiff imagineered a prototype into a proto-freelanced moderate sized N scale layout …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 79 Yes, it’s a model Compiled by Joe Fugate MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-04 April, 2018 TOC FEATURES 81 TOMA: Bringing it all together Peter Randerson Peter Randerson gets module sections perfectly aligned and tightly coupled quickly …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC FEATURES 91 Feed mill switching puzzle Greg Baker Greg Baker gives us more head-scratching switching puzzles to solve …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC FEATURES 96 HO Illinois Traction ballast car Doug Forbes Doug Forbes shows how he delved into 3D printing to produce a unique railcar …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC FEATURES 103 HO and N Pullman Standard 5077 box car MRH Staff MRH Staff has a sneak peek at North American Railcar’s HO pre-production variants for the 50’ Pullman Standard 5077 single-door boxcar …
18-04 April, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 116 News & Events Richard Bale and Jeff Shultz April product announcements and events
18-04 April, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 136 Reverse Running Joe Fugate Joe Fugate asks if there isn’t a simple way to get more layout for nothing…
18-04 April, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 137 Derailments Compiled by the MRH Staff April fun look at foamers
18-05 May, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE is this really a ready-to-run hobby?
18-05 May, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Car spots, painting MOW cars, ...
18-05 May, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 20 DCC Impulses JOE FUGATE DCC decoders with braking ...
18-05 May, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 35 Lite & Narrow LARRY SMITH Buffalo Creek & Gauley ...
18-05 May, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 52 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Layout rework, stack packs ...
18-05 May, 2018 TOC FEATURES 66 HO Rick McClellan’s Frisco MRH STAFF A Visit to Rick McClellan’s Frisco
18-05 May, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 82 Yes, it’s a model JOE FUGATE MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-05 May, 2018 TOC FEATURES 85 More Kadee coupler tips WILLIAM MOSTELLER More Kadee-style magnetic coupler tips
18-05 May, 2018 TOC FEATURES 88 N Module challenge: Grand Prize BENOÎT EVELLIN This TOMA layout employs mix-and-match industries along the rail
18-05 May, 2018 TOC FEATURES 97 HO Lights & sound in an SW1500 KOOS FOCKENS Koos Fockens performs a ‘ship in a bottle’ trick with micro LEDs and an ESU Loksound Select Direct
18-05 May, 2018 TOC FEATURES 103 HO Prototypes for Accurail’s 1300 cars RAY BREYER Ray Breyer documents the prototypes for this important new box car kit
18-05 May, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 120 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ May product announcements and events
18-05 May, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 143 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Joe Fugate looks at the problems with keep-alive ...
18-05 May, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 144 Derailments MRH Staff Diesels that smoke like steamers
18-06 June, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE MRH’s forever free business model and the future
18-06 June, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Modeling water, styrene as wood ...
18-06 June, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 20 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Exploring the Tsunami2 ...
18-06 June, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 30 Getting Real MARTY MCGUIRK, JACK BURGESS, NICK MUFF, TONY THOMPSON, MIKE ROSEPrototype modeling roundup by ALL five MRH Getting Real columnists
18-06 June, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 53 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Walthers paper mill, O & N scale layouts ...
18-06 June, 2018 TOC FEATURES 66 HO The new White Mtn. Branch MIKE CONFALONE Mike Confalone rips out part of the Allagash and replaces it with something completely new
18-06 June, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 90 Yes, it’s a model JOE FUGATE MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-06 June, 2018 TOC FEATURES 92 Freight trucks of 20th Century RICHARD BALE Richard Bale’s definitive modeler’s guide to prototype freight car trucks
18-06 June, 2018 TOC FEATURES 111 LA Union Passenger Station V.S. ROSEMAN V.S. Roseman looks at modeling LA Union Station in the steam-to-diesel transition era
18-06 June, 2018 TOC FEATURES 123 HO Siskiyou Line 2 progress update JOE FUGATE Joe Fugate reports on the dismantling of layout 1 and the rise of layout 2 using TOMA
18-06 June, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 137 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ June product announcements and events
18-06 June, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 157 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Joe Fugate ponders the evil inventor of the model railroading helix
18-06 June, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 158 Derailments MRH Staff Daredevil stunts on trains
18-07 July, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Joe looks for a new dcc columnist and reminds us of the power of translation
18-07 July, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Sealing wooden benchwork ...
18-07 July, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 20 DCC Impulses JOE FUGATE End loco stalling woes ...
18-07 July, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 33 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON Better liftouts, G scale indoor layout ...
18-07 July, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 43 Imagineering DAVE MEEK Breaking the rules ...
18-07 July, 2018 TOC FEATURES 55 HO Rock Island U25-B #250 BOB RIVARD Bob gets a replica of his desired prototype the hard way
18-07 July, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 68 Yes, it’s a model JOE FUGATE MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-07 July, 2018 TOC FEATURES 71 HO Farmhouse for Goff Brock CHRIS ADAMS Use prototype inspiration to elevate an ordinary kit into a structure with a backstory
18-07 July, 2018 TOC FEATURES 88 N First place TOMA contest winner PETER VASSALLO A TOMA layout to move coal loads and empties across two railroads
18-07 July, 2018 TOC FEATURES 104 HO Modeling Frisco 4026 DON WIRTH Tips on modifying a stock brass USRA loco to better represent Frisco 4026
18-07 July, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 113 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ July hobby industry news
18-07 July, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 133 Reverse Running JOE BRUGGER Time to put the keyboard down and back away?
18-07 July, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 134 Derailments MRH STAFF Five ALCOs working hard ...
18-08 August, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Joe Fugate says a sad goodbye to DCC columnist Bruce Petrarca and announces the new Electrical Impulses replacement
18-08 August, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 13 MRH Q-A-T Compiled by JOE BRUGGER 3D printed rerailer ...
18-08 August, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 21 DCC Impulses BRUCE PETRARCA Speakers for DCC sound ...
18-08 August, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 33 Getting Real TONY THOMPSON Modeling team track operation ...
18-08 August, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 47 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON RGS tour, Ron Pare structures ...
18-08 August, 2018 TOC FEATURES 59 HO Ken McCorry’s Conrail ROBERT SCHLEICHER and KEN MCCORRYRobert Schleicher explores modeling a prototype, using Ken McCorry’s massive Conrail-based home railroad as an example
18-08 August, 2018 TOC FEATURES 77 Easy Real Railroads Supplement ROBERT SCHLEICHER Robert Schleicher discusses how to accurately model a prototype railroad
18-08 August, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 81 Yes, it’s a model Compiled by JOE FUGATE MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-08 August, 2018 TOC FEATURES 84 Operate like a pro TIM GARLAND Tim Garland introduces the new ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering
18-08 August, 2018 TOC FEATURES 98 HO Modeling pulpwood loads DAVID BOTT David Bott goes from the backyard to the freight car in four easy steps
18-08 August, 2018 TOC FEATURES 107 HO and N First Look: Scaletrains.com cars JEFF SHULTZ Jeff Shultz takes a closer look at cars in HO and N, both Rivet Counter and Operator levels
18-08 August, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 121 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ August hobby industry news
18-08 August, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 145 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Joe Fugate on how he hates layout wiring
18-08 August, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 146 Derailments MRH Staff MORE of the world’s roughest track ...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE Adapting MRH to the times...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Fixing Insulfrog shorts ...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 22 Electrical Impulses MICHAEL WOLF Avoid the Digitrax SLOT=MAX error ...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 36 Getting Real JACK BURGESS Yosemite Valley flat cars ...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 47 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON St Louis RPM meet ...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC FEATURES 58 HO Detailing & Weathering CSX 7826 NICK CAMPBELL detailing and weathering an Atlas model...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 85 Yes, it’s a model JOE FUGATE MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-09 September, 2018 TOC FEATURES 87 HO Albany & Eastern layout plan FERNANDO BELLINI One Module Challenge Second place winner...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC FEATURES 101 N Homage to Grand Central Terminal JIM PIERCE model a train station using Photoshop Elements and an inkjet printer...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC FEATURES 109 N The SP in Northern, California TIMOTHY DUDLEY build a layout inexpensively...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 116 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ September hobby industry news...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 135 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE When TOMA modules just don’t come out right...
18-09 September, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 136 Derailments MRH Staff BNSF’s new family-friendly locos ...
18-10 October, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 6 Publisher’s Musings JOE FUGATE The great car weight debate... and spinning off the new Running Extra magazine
18-10 October, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 14 MRH Q-A-T JOE BRUGGER Naming trains and switches...
18-10 October, 2018 TOC FEATURES 21 Signaling my layout, part 1 JASON MILLER Special Electrical Impulses series...
18-10 October, 2018 TOC FEATURES 41 Model RR signaling 101 JOE FUGATE Joe Fugate teaches about model railroad signaling
18-10 October, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 49 What’s Neat KEN PATTERSON NMRA National in KC...
18-10 October, 2018 TOC FEATURES 59 HO Adding DCC and LEDs to BB locos LES GREEN how to breathe new life into your old Athearns...
18-10 October, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 94 Yes, it’s a model JOE FUGATE MRH’s realistic model photo gallery
18-10 October, 2018 TOC FEATURES 96 First time resin casting CHRIS ADAMS Casting a bridge girder leads to learning a new skill
18-10 October, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 107 News & Events RICHARD BALE and JEFF SHULTZ the latest hobby industry news
18-10 October, 2018 TOC COLUMNS 124 Derailments MRH Staff Don’t anybody move...
18-10 October, 2018 TOC NEWS and EDITORIAL 125 Reverse Running JOE FUGATE Things that go bump in the night
