November 2023
The November 2023 issue of Model Railroader
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In this Issue
Add light-emitting diodes to bring your layout to life
One of the best ways to insulate wire connections
Once a private layout, the Pacific Southern Ry. grew into a club to benefit local emergency services
This small, portable N scale layout is designed to create a big impression
Veteran modeler Gary Hoover shows how he modeled a scene on his HO scale layout
Also in this issue:
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Creating a model railroad that lives on
NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10
HO scale NYC class J3A 4-6-4 Hudson by Bachmann Trains reviewed, plus the latest new products
ASK MR, pg. 18
How do I model a coal-gas plant?
STEP BY STEP, pg. 24
Resurrection of a reefer
DCC CURRENTS, pg. 56
DCC electrical basics
ON OPERATION, pg. 58
The crew caller
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 60
Great Model Railroad 2024 preview
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 73
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 74
Being sufficiently talented
