Model Railroad Planning 2022
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An O scale masterwork depicting the Civil War era
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Modeling the prototype with acceptable compromises
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A full-size tribute to John Allen’s masterpiece
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CGW’s Rochester, Minn., facility is an ideal candidate
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An On3 masterpiece is moved and put back to work
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Bigger isn’t always better
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Modeling a Mountain State coal hauler
C&O and NYC’s jointly owned Nicholas, Fayette & Greenbrier
From demolition to discovery
Modeling an unknown part of a known prototype
The “accidental” mushroom layout
The rewards were well worth the extra effort
Virginia & Truckee in the transition era
A proto-freelanced HO track plan
A compact storage for rolling stock
A storage cart keeps cars organized and accessible
Exploring the potential of S scale
It may literally be a sight for sore eyes