July 2024
The July 2024 issue of Model Railroader
Featured
In this Issue
A scratchbuilder, a photographer, and a publisher who each promoted our hobby
Add interest to your layout with these simple lineside details
This On30 sectional layout is set in California’s Owens Valley
This Lehigh Valley structure is located in Gorham, N.Y.
This 430-foot long garden railway showcases the long trains and main lines of the American West
Researching how industries work can guide you to more realistic scenery
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Shining a light on your model railroading
NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10
Athearn HO scale GE AC4400CW reviewed, plus the latest new products
ASK MR, pg. 18
Industries for a 1940s Idaho model railroad
STEP BY STEP, pg. 23
Do-it-yourself electromagnetic uncouplers
PROTOTYPE TO MODEL, pg. 42
NYC Mail and Express X342, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1953
ON OPERATION, pg. 54
Milepost 100
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 56
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 65
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 66
A bit of daydreaming
