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Aurora Miniatures HO scale GMD SD50F

Atlas HO NSC newsprint boxcar

Athearn N scale F89-F flatcar

Otter Valley Railroad NSC 6,000-cubic-foot capacity gondola

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Rare earth uncoupling

How to weather intermodal equipment • These easy-to-follow techniques are designed for all skill levels

PROTECTING YOUR RAILROAD DURING HOME IMPROVEMENTS • When construction knocks, it helps to be prepared

One model railroad, two interests • This 12 x 32-foot HO scale layout re-creates a logging line and the steam-to-diesel transition era

Willoughby • Using prototype elements in freelanced HO layout design

Creating composite photographs • How to merge model and prototype images to produce dramatic scenes

BUILDING RECESSED SWITCH HOUSINGS • Common pill bottle caps can protect toggle switches from accidental bumps

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