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Featured In this Issue
Add traffic lights to a traction layout
These functional details add visual interest to a model railroad
The Hoosier Line in S scale
This late 1940s Monon layout is based on the railroad’s Fourth Subdivision
S scale today
As it turns 90 years old, the “in- between scale” has numerous overlooked advantages
Next-level scratchbuilding
A variety of techniques were used to model these refrigerator cars in S scale
Switching timetables on the Pennsy
This HO scale layout changes from 1870 to 1915 to 1959
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Exploring the opportunities of S scale
NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10
HO scale CN GP9RM from Rapido reviewed, plus the latest new products
ASK MR, pg. 18
Passenger car placement in mixed trains
STEP BY STEP, pg. 24
Modify a switch kit for smoother operation
ON OPERATION, pg. 58
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with the blues
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 60
Great Model Railroads 2025 preview
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 73
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 74
An aspect of setup I overlooked