Workshop Tips Using electrical connectors
By Jim Hediger, senior editor
Connectors make layout wiring easier
pg. 24

How to wire a layout for two-train operation
By Neil Besougloff, editor
Cab-control wiring works for simple and complex layouts
pg. 41

Adding DCC power districts
By Paul J. Dolkos
Tips and advice for routing track power on a DCC layout
pg. 44

C&O coal country in a spare room
By Lou Sassi
Mines with working loaders highlight this N scale railroad
pg. 34

Build a diesel shop
By Jim Richards
Kitbashing a realistic enginehouse, part 1: exterior and roof
pg. 50

Model a rocky creek
By Horst Meier
Debris deposited by snowmelt makes this scene realistic
pg. 56

Standard stations for small towns
By Steve Hunter
This 1905 wood depot would fit many model railroads
pg. 59

The Sacramento Modular Railroaders
By Tom Campbell
An HO scale club known for its one-day operating sessions
pg. 64

Trackside Photos
By Steven Otte, associate editor
pg. 80