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Dirt: The N scale operator’s arch enemy

Replacing cracked gears on a locomotive

A BUYER’S GUIDE TO DCC SYSTEMS • Learn about the latest Digital Command Control starter sets and their key features

Bachman E-Z Command

Bachman E-Z Command Dynamis

CVP EasyDCC

Digikeijs DR5000 Digicentral

Digitrax Zephyr Express

Digitrax Evolution Advanced DCC starter set

MRC Prodigy Express2

MRC Prodigy Advance2

NCE DCC Twin

NCE PowerCab

PIKO America SmartControl

ESU CabControl

PIKO SmartControl Light

Pi-SPROG One

Fleischmann/Roco Z21

TCS Wi-Fi Command System

Zimo MX10/MX32 starter set

AUTUMN IN NEW YORK • Friends and memories populate this freelanced, compact HO scale layout

THE MODELER’S GUIDE TO COVERED GRAIN HOPPERS • “Jumbo” covered hoppers took over for boxcars in the 1960s

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Available models

A portable, light weight layout • The N scale Georgette & Springfield is 241⁄2 x 49 inches and weighs less than 35 pounds

Handy tools for DCC wiring projects

Athearn Ready-to-Roll HO scale SD40T-2

Atlas N scale GP39-2 diesel locomotive

Walthers Cornerstone N scale bridge kits

Kadee HO scale early PS-1 boxcar

WalthersMainline HO scale Budd 85-foot dome coach

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