Build a 5 x 8 harbor railroad (pg. 40)
by Neil Besougloff
Part 1: Meet Model Railroader’s new project layout

How to scratchbuild a freelanced factory (pg. 48)
by Gerry Leone
Wood siding, plastic window castings, and other materials yield a building full of character

Landmark scenes along the Water Level Route (pg. 54)
by Richard L. Stoving
The HO scale Hudson Division models the New York Central in the late steam era

Twisting trees from wire (pg. 61)
by Robert W. Pethoud
An old technique for making realistic armatures is faster and cheaper than you think

John Armstrong designs an N&W main line (pg. 64)
by Jim Hediger, senior editor
A commissioned O scale track plan that captures heavy-duty railroading

Quick and easy well car weathering (pg. 68)
by Pelle Søeborg
Give these modern cars a used look with paint and powdered pastels

Conceal trackwork in a city scene (pg. 72)
by Paul J. Dolkos
Now you see it, now you don’t: tips for using structures and photos to hide track in an urban setting