July 2021
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In this Issue
Both offer advantages and disadvantages; both remain popular
After a cross-country move, the N scale UP Geneva Subdivision is reconstructed and expanded
Methods to help blend your building base into the scenery
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Making a plan and sticking to it
NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12
Hobby industry news
ASK MR, pg. 18
Tips on modeling from a wheelchair
REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 22
Building Cargill Salt, part 1
DCC CURRENTS, pg. 46
Controlling your Walthers turntable with DCC
PRODUCT REVIEWS, pg. 48
Bachmann N scale NYC J-3a 4-6-4 Hudson, HO scale MLW M420 diesel from Rapido, and more
ON OPERATION, pg. 54
The unexpected rewards of one-man crews
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 56
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 65
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 66
Seven milestones in model railroading