Workshop Tips: Enhancing realism
By Jim Hediger, senior editor
A little dirt and grime helps bring out diesel details
pg. 24

5 ways to weather
By Cody Grivno, associate editor
How to simulate dirt, rust, faded paint, and more
pg. 30

Weathering gallery
By Cody Grivno, associate editor
A showcase of various models expertly detailed
pg. 36

Weather a steam locomotive realistically
By Gary Hoover
Paint and powder improve the look of a steam engine
pg. 38

Weather: the final frontier
By Don Ball
Operating in inclement weather offers the ultimate realism
pg. 42

Model a maintenance-of-way shop
By Matt Snell
Lineside details and track vehicles enhance a compact scene
pg. 43

6 tips for layouts in small spaces
By Mat Chibbaro
Ideas to help you fit a layout where you didn’t think you could
pg. 46

September 1955 on the C&NW
By Lou Sassi
Operations on Jim Munns’ freelanced HO Christie Division
pg. 48

Building Bay Junction, part 4
By Dana Kawala, senior editor
How we kitbashed two industries for our HO project layout
pg. 54

Rio Grande in my garage
By Bill Iwan
Animation and sound effects bring this On21⁄2 layout to life
pg. 60