November 2024

The November 2024 issue of Model Railroader

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In this Issue

Add traffic lights to a traction layout

These functional details add visual interest to a model railroad

The Hoosier Line in S scale

This late 1940s Monon layout is based on the railroad’s Fourth Subdivision

S scale today

As it turns 90 years old, the “in- between scale” has numerous overlooked advantages

Next-level scratchbuilding

A variety of techniques were used to model these refrigerator cars in S scale

Switching timetables on the Pennsy

This HO scale layout changes from 1870 to 1915 to 1959

Also in this issue:

ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website

FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Exploring the opportunities of S scale

NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10
HO scale CN GP9RM from Rapido reviewed, plus the latest new products

ASK MR, pg. 18
Passenger car placement in mixed trains

STEP BY STEP, pg. 24
Modify a switch kit for smoother operation

ON OPERATION, pg. 58
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with the blues

TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 60
Great Model Railroads 2025 preview

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 73

TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 74
An aspect of setup I overlooked