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Correct as of: 04.08.23

Vol.	No.	Month	Year	Collection	x	Articles
		September	1979			Hegge Builds a Boxcab Electric by Bob Hegge – Our author builds his first brass model with caution and a paper cutter.
		January	1980			Water Damaged
		September	1986			Modelling The Boston & Maine: Adapting A Prototype To An HO Model Railroad by Paul J. Dolkos.
54	1	January	1987	–	–
54	2	February	1987	–	–
54	3	March	1987	–	–
54	4	April	1987	–	–
54	5	May	1987	–	–
54	6	June	1987	–	–
54	7	July	1987		–	Locomotives of the Utah Belt: A Present Day Roster for an HO Model Railroad by Eric Brooman. ABCs of Diesel Dates by Jim Kelly.
54	8	August	1987	–	–
54	9	September	1987	–	–
54	10	October	1987	–	–
54	11	November	1987	–	–
54	12	December	1987	–	–
		June	1990			Baulk Oil Depots by Paul J. Dolkos.
60	5	May	1993		–	–
60	9	September	1993		–	–
60	10	October	1993		–	–
60	11	November	1993			The November Scene by Paul J. Dolkos.
60	12	December	1993			Custom Decals with a Computer: Tips for Preparing Decal Artwork and Using the Alps Printer by Rick Johnson. Lowering InterMountain N Scale Boxcars: Simple Changes Make Cars Look and Run Better by Keith Kohlmann. Easy Spline Roadbed: Free-Flowing Roadbed Made by Laminating Masonite Strips by Joe Fugate. Ballasting: The Finishing Touch – Good-looking Ballast Greatly Improves Realism of Track by Paul J. Dolkos.
			1994
62	1	January	1995		–	–
62	2	February	1995
62	3	March	1995
62	4	April	1995
62	5	May	1995
62	6	June	1995	?
62	7	July	1995	?
62	8	August	1995	?
62	9	September	1995
62	10	October	1995
62	11	November	1995
62	12	December	1995		–	The Boston & Maine’s New Hampshire Division: An HO Layout Focused in Time and Place by Paul J. Dolkos
63	1	January	1996		–
63	2	February	1996		–
63	3	March	1996		–	Rio Grande in N scale by Mike Danneman
63	4	April	1996		–
63	5	May	1996		–
63	6	June	1996		–	Rio Grande F7 Locomotives in N scale by Mike Danneman
63	7	July	1996	–	–
63	8	August	1996		–	Modeling Denver & Rio Grande Western cabooses in N Scale by Mike Danneman
63	9	September	1996	–	–
63	10	October	1996		–	Basic Model Railroading: Plastic Kit Basics by George Sebastian-Coleman – some terminology and tips for working with plastic kits.
63	11	November	1996	–	–
63	12	December	1996	–	–
64	1	January	1997		–	Investigating the Mushroom, Part 1: A Double-Deck Layout Concept with a Special Twist by Joe Fugate Quick Milk Cars: Easy Kitbashing Techniques to Create a Variety of Milk Cars by John Nehrich Modeling Bare Trees with the Brass Hat: Scratchbuilding Fall and Winter Trees with Natural Materials by Bill Henderson The N Scale Kingsbury Branch by Bill Denton
64	2	February	1997	–
64	3	March	1997			ORDERED – really? N/S 30 August 2018
64	4	April	1997
64	5	May	1997
64	6	June	1997			ORDERED – really? N/S 30 August 2018
64	7	July	1997
64	8	August	1997
64	9	September	1997
64	10	October	1997			An N scale Hiawatha by Mike Danneman
64	11	November	1997
64	12	December	1997
65	1	January	1998
65	2	February	1998
65	3	March	1998			Tehachapi Pass – Catching the Action at Caliente by Pelle Søeborg
65	4	April	1998
65	5	May	1998			The Kingsbury Branch by Bill Denton
65	6	June	1998
65	7	July	1998
65	8	August	1998			Lilliput Logger by Iain Rice.
65	9	September	1998			Model A Union Pacific AC4400CW In HO Scale by Pelle Søeborg Applying Decals And Dry Transfers by Marty McGuirk
65	10	October	1998
65	11	November	1998			Proto:Scale by Paul J. Dolkos
65	12	December	1998
66	1	January	1999	()	–
66	2	February	1999	()	–
66	3	March	1999	()	–
66	4	April	1999	()	–
66	5	May	1999	()	–
66	6	June	1999	()	–
66	7	July	1999	()	–
66	8	August	1999	()	–	Timetable & Train Order Operation by Will Tajibnapis.
66	9	September	1999	()	–
66	10	October	1999		–	A Tale of Three Creeks by Jack Burgess – these waterways illustrate both variest and consistency. Small Space Yard = Big Operation by Iain Rice – a HO along-the-wall layout that’s at home in a garage, basement or on a show floor. Autumn Aspens by Ron Morse – new twista to make these signature trees of the Rockies in any scale. C&NW Burro Crane in N Scale by Keith Kohlmann – finishing touches for a common maintenance-of-way machine.
66	11	November	1999	()	–
66	12	December	1999	()	–
67	1	January	2000	()	–	Looking back at 20 years on the HO scale Yosemite Valley by Jack Burgess.
67	2	February	2000	()	–	Central Vermont by Iain Rice.
67	3	March	2000		–	Custom Decals with a Computer: Tips for Preparing Decal Artwork and Using the Alps Printer by Rick Johnson. Lowering InterMountain N Scale Boxcars: Simple Changes Make Cars Look and Run Better by Keith Kohlmann. Easy Spline Roadbed: Free-Flowing Roadbed Made by Laminating Masonite Strips by Joe Fugate. Ballasting: The Finishing Touch – Good-looking Ballast Greatly Improves Realism of Track by Paul J. Dolkos.
67	4	April	2000			Working The Mill Job by Paul J. Dolkos.
67	5	May	2000	()	–
67	6	June	2000	()	–
67	7	July	2000	()	–
67	8	August	2000	()	–
67	9	September	2000		–	Back to Basics: Weathering by Marty McGuirk.
67	10	October	2000	()	–
67	11	November	2000	()	–
67	12	December	2000	()	–
68	1	January	2001	()	–
68	2	February	2001	()	–	Lac qui Parle, Minn. by Iain Rice.
68	3	March	2001		–	Lily Pads, Cattails and Pond Scum by Gerry Leone – techniques for modeling freshwater pond details.
68	4	April	2001		–
68	5	May	2001		–
68	6	June	2001		–	A Mike for the Pine Tree Route by Robert Bennett – detailing Athearn’s 2-8-2 for the Maine Central.
68	7	July	2001		–	The Hoosier Line In N Scale by Lance Mindheim – switching to a smaller size made room for big scenes set in Monon’s limestone country.
68	8	August	2001	()	–
68	9	September	2001	()	–	Modelling Grade Crossings by Paul J. Dolkos
68	10	October	2001	()	–	Bedroom Layout by Iain Rice.
68	11	November	2001	()	–
68	12	December	2001	()	–
69	1	January	2002	()	–
69	2	February	2002	()	–
69	3	March	2002	()	–
69	4	April	2002	()	–
69	5	May	2002	()	–
69	6	June	2002	()	–
69	7	July	2002	()	–
69	8	August	2002			Realistic Weathering For Steam Locomotives by John Pryke 16 Cool Tools by Jeff Wilson Back To Basics: Decaling by Jeff Wilson
69	9	September	2002		–
69	10	October	2002			Build A Compact Shelf Layout, Part 1 by Pelle Søeborg ABCs Of Painting And Lettering by David Popp
69	11	November	2002			Build A Compact Shelf Layout, Part 2 by Pelle Søeborg Bluff City Southern by Allen Keller
69	12	December	2002			EMD Geeps?
70	1	January	2003			Polish Those Railheads by Glen Scholey
70	2	February	2003			Santa Fe In The Southern Great Plains by Bill Van der Meer Quick & Dirty Freight Car Weathering by John Pryke
70	3	March	2003
70	4	April	2003			Dolkos
70	5	May	2003			Federal Street by John H. Wright
70	6	June	2003
70	7	July	2003			Realistic stainless steel: How to paint your plastic or brass models by Keith Kohlmann
70	8	August	2003
70	9	September	2003
70	10	October	2003		–	Roque Bluffs, Part 1: A Maine Seaport Layout by Iain Rice. Track Buyers Guide, Part 1: HO Track For Your Railroad by Jim Hediger.
70	11	November	2003		–	Weathering Your Diesels by Terry Thompson Weathering Your Structures by Steve Harris Roque Bluffs, Part 2: Lightweight Bench Work by Iain Rice.
70	12	December	2003		–	The New Utah Belt by Eric Broman – starting all over again with a proven concept. Modeler’s Guide To Freight Car Trucks by Jeff Wilson – understanding and modeling trucks and wheelsets. Roque Bluffs, Part 3: Rolling Stock by Iain Rice – developing an equipment list and finding the right level of detail.
71	1	January	2004		–	Workin’ On The Railroad: It’s Hip To Be Square by Lionel Strang. Drawing Track Plans by David Popp. Styrene To Streamliner by Dick Scott. Creating the New Virginian & Ohio by Carl Swanson. Roque Bluffs, Part 4: Realistic Track by Iain Rice
71	2	February	2004	?	–	Roque Bluffs, Part 5: Handlaid Turnouts by IIain Rice.
71	3	March	2004		–	Roque Bluffs, Part 6: Wiring And Scenery by Iain Rice. Modeler’s Guide to ALCO Freight Diesels by Tony Koester. Signaling Made Easier, Part 3: Software – The Key to Flexibility by Bruce Chubb.
71	4	April	2004		–	Landscaping with Foam by David Popp. Signalling Made Easier, Part 4: Expanding Your Computerized Signal System with Interlocking Plants, Centralised Traffic Control and Staging Yards by Bruce Chubb. Roque Bluffs, Part 7: Seaside Scenery by Iain Rice. Easy N scale Pole Loads: Equip Gondolas and Flatcars to Haul Cedar Poles by Keith Kohlmann.
71	5	May	2004		–	8 Modelling Tips from a Pro by Lance Mindheim. Roque Bluffs, Part 8: Detailing and Operation by Iain Rice.
71	6	June	2004		–
71	7	July	2004		–	Perfect Track: Laying Flextrack for Good Looks and Smooth Operations by Pelle Søeborg. Mail on the Rails: Head-end Traffic Adds Interest to Passenger Train Operations by Vic S. Roseman. 10 Tips for Staging Yards: From Benchwork to Track, How to Make Your Offstage Yards Operate Flawlessly by Tony Koester.
71	8	August	2004		–	–
71	9	September	2004		–	Prototype Paperwork for a Small Layout by Bob Madison.
71	10	October	2004		–	Great Results from Scratch by Lionel Strang. Detailing a Plastic Steam Locomotive: How to Turn a Stock Model into a One-of-a-Kind by Iain Rice. Painting a Scenic Backdrop by Mike Danneman.
71	11	November	2004		?
71	12	December	2004		–	10 Tips for Freight Yard Design and Operation: Advice from a Veteran Model Railroad Yardmaster by Andy Sperandeo Simple Control Panels: Make Your Railroad User-friendly with Operating Panels by Mike Dodd Switch Stands And Realism by Carl Swanson
72	1	January	2005
	2	February
	3	March				Big Diesels In The Desert – A Perfect Railfan Place by Pelle K. Søeborg Passenger Cars From Core Kits, Part 1 by Paul J. Dolkos Modelers Guide To Cabooses by Jim Hediger
	4	April
	5	May
	6	June
	7	July
	8	August				Dolkos
	9	September
	10	October				Lessons From A Successful Layout, Part 1 by Paul J. Dolkos
	11	November				Modelling A Secret Prototype by Paul J. Dolkos Lessons From A Successful Layout, Part 2 by Paul J. Dolkos Modeler’s Guide To Passenger Diesels by Tony Koester
	12	December
73	1	January	2006			10 Steps to Great-Looking Passenger Cars by Paul J. Dolkos
	2	February
	3	March
	4	April
	5	May				Build a train order board in N scale- Modeling a non-operating version with brass parts by Lance Mindheim.
	6	June
	7	July
	8	August
	9	September
	10	October
	11	November				How To Design A Realistic Mountain Scene, Part 1 by Pelle K.Søeborg
	12	December
74	1	January	2007			Scale couplers in N- Z couplers for more realistic N scale freight cars by Lance Mindheim.
	2	February
	3	March
	4	April
	5	May				Tune Up Your Layout, Part One: Cleaning Track And Adjusting Rolling Stock by Paul J. Dolkos
	6	June				Tune up your layout, part 2: Troubleshooting track and turnouts by Paul J. Dolkos
	7	July
	8	August				Head-End Equipment And Operation, Part 1 by Paul J. Dolkos
	9	September				Head-End Equipment And Operation, Part 2 by Paul J. Dolkos Meadows Made Easy by Horst Meier
	10	October
	11	November				Detailing the right-of-way, part 1: Roadway, ballast, rails, and ties by Paul Dolkos Improve photographic depth of field- Using software to produce focused digital images by Lance Mindheim.
	12	December				Detailing the right-of-way, part 2: Signals, signs, and grade crossings by Paul Dolkos
75	1	January	2008			Detailing the right-of-way, part 3: Trackside communication and safety equipment by Paul Dolkos
	2	February
	3	March
	4	April
	5	May
	6	June
	7	July
	8	August			–
	9	September
	10	October				Modeling different types of track Make your main lines, sidings, and spurs realistic By Paul Dolkos
	11	November
	12	December				A guide to transition-era tank cars Information on car types, classes, and features By Tony Koester Modeling a New England Winter A famous covered bridge scene wins second prize By Mine Confalone
76	1	January	2009
	2	February				Add a realistic gravel pit – An industry big enough to need the railroad by Mike Confalone
	3	March
	4	April				Operating Sitting Down by Paul J. Dolkos
	5	May
	6	June				Bulbs, Wire, And Power by Paul J. Dolkos
	7	July
	8	August
	9	September
	10	October
	11	November
	12	December
	1	January	2010
	2	February	2010
	3	March	2010
	4	April	2010
	5	May	2010
	6	June	2010
	7	July	2010
	8	August	2010
	9	September	2010			Secrets Of A Great Scene by Pelle Søeborg
	10	October	2010
	11	November	2010
	12	December	2010
78	1	January	2011	()	–	Bay Junction
	2	February	2011		–
	3	March	2011	()	–
	4	April	2011	()	–
	5	May	2011		–	Workshop Tips: Useful Adhesives for Model Railroading by Jim Hediger. Easy Covered Hopper Enhancements by Brant D. Johnson – simple details make an Athearn Ready-to-roll HO scale hopper more realistic.
	6	June	2011	()	–
	7	July	2011	()	–	Adding DCC Power Districts by Paul J. Dolkos
	8	August	2011		–
	9	September	2011	()	–
	10	October	2011	()	–
	11	November	2011	()	–
	12	December	2011	()	–	How To Build A Highway Overpass by Pelle Søeborg. Rio Grande In The Rockies by Mike Danneman.
	1	January	2012
	2	February
	3	March
	4	April
	5	May
	6	June
	7	July
	8	August
	9	September
	10	October
	11	November
	12	December				Build a retail coal dealer By Paul J. DolkosA timeless, space-saving destination for loaded hoppers
	1	January	2013
	2	February
	3	March				Lance Mindheim.
	4	April
	5	May				Styrene structures in 7 simple steps by Paul J. Dolkos – This versatile plastic material lets you easily model buildings of any size, shape, or scale
	6	June
	7	July
	8	August
	9	September
	10	October
	11	November
	12	December			–	Downtown Spur by Lance Mindheim.
81	1	January	2014		–	Quick And Easy Well Car Weathering by Pelle Søeborg.
81	2	February	2014		–
81	3	March	2014		–	Learning from Experience on the Daneville Sub by Pelle Søeborg – this rebuilt modern-era layout features expanded desert scenery and new rail-served industries. Hobby Paint Roundup by Cody Grivno with Aaron Skinner – a guide to acrylic and organic solvent-based paints.
81	4	April	2014		–
81	5	May	2014	–	–
81	6	June	2014		–	Add Magnetic Air Brake Hoses To HO Rolling Stock by Pelle K. Søeborg. 6 Ways To Use A Digital Craft Cutter For Your Layout by Alex Marchand.
81	7	July	2014		–	N Scale Insight: Tips for Body Mounting Couplers by Jim Kelly. 6 Steps to a Better Covered Hopper by Brant D. Johnson – six easy steps to run a ready-to-run car into a distinctive model.
81	8	August	2014		–
81	9	September	2014		–
81	10	October	2014		–
81	11	November	2014	–	–
81	12	December	2014		–
82	1	January	2015		–	Build a Working Interlocking Plant, Part 1 by Don Ball – the device protects train movements mechanically. How to Weather One Layer at a Time by M.R. Snell – re-create this interesting HO scale covered hopper in five easy steps.
82	2	February	2015		–
82	3	March	2015		–
82	4	April	2015		–	Guide to Freight Car Trucks by Jim Hediger – a look at how and when they were used.
82	5	May	2015		–
82	6	June	2015		–
82	7	July	2015	–	–
82	8	August	2015		–
82	9	September	2015		–
82	10	October	2015		–
82	11	November	2015		–
82	12	December	2015		–	Paul J. Dolkos
83	1	January	2016		–	Paul J. Dolkos
	2	February
	3	March
	4	April
	5	May
	6	June
	7	July				Easy and Effective Static Grass by Lance Mindheim.
	8	August				7 Helpful Hints To Build Better Bridges by Mark Dance.
	9	September
	10	October
	11	November
	12	December
84	1	January	2017		–
84	2	February	2017
84	3	March	2017
84	4	April	2017
84	5	May	2017
84	6	June	2017
84	7	July	2017
84	8	August	2017		–	Operating With Track Warrants by Jerry Dziedzic.
84	9	September	2017
84	10	October	2017		–	Tracks in the Street by Paul Dolkos – building and operating Carroll Street on the HO scale Baltimore Harbor District. Build Dispatcher and Operator Desks by Don Ball – these aren’t just furniture, they support operations on an 1890s-era layout.
84	11	November	2017
84	12	December	2017
85	1	January	2018	–	–
85	2	February	2018	–	–
85	3	March	2018	–	–
85	4	April	2018	–	–
85	5	May	2018	–	–
85	6	June	2018	–	–
85	7	July	2018	–	–
85	8	August	2018		–	One-day weathering by Pelle K. Søeborg – easy-to-follow techniques will yield realistic results on any model.
85	9	September	2018	–	–
85	10	October	2018	–	–
85	11	November	2018		–
85	12	December	2018		–	40 Years on the Utah Belt by Eric Brooman – evolving motive power, industries, and scenery keep this HO scale railroad set in the present day.
86	1	January	2019			Midwestern Scenery Basics by Pelle Søeborg Build The N Scale Canadian Canyons, Part 1 by David Popp
	2	February				Build The N Scale Canadian Canyons, Part 2 by David Popp
	3	March
	4	April
	5	May
	6	June
	7	July			?
	8	August			?
	9	September
	10	October
	11	November
	12	December			?
87	1	January	2020		?
	2	February			?
	3	March			?
	4	April			?
	5	May			?
	6	June			?
	7	July			?
	8	August			?
	9	September			?
	10	October
	11	November
	12	December
88	1	January	2021
88	2	February	2021
88	3	March	2021
88	4	April	2021
88	5	May	2021
88	6	June	2021
88	7	July	2021
88	8	August	2021
88	9	September	2021
88	10	October	2021
88	11	November	2021
88	12	December	2021
89	1	January	2022		–	Strip, Paint and Decal a Caboose by Cody Grivno
89	2	February	2022		–	Keep Your Scenery Looking Its Best by Kathy Millatt. Implementing Stay-Alive Circuits.
89	3	March	2022		–	Scratchbuild a Station by Tom Oxnard – a single postcard inspired this HO scale structure. Smooth Track and Wiring That Works by David Popp – building a model railroad that operates reliably starts with the rails and how they are powered. There’s a Place for Everything by Richard Turton – a little organization goes a long way for a modeler’s success. Product Review: Atlas Master N scale Alco S-2 Switcher
89	4	April	2022		–	A Module Designed for Photograph by Pelle K. Søeborg.
89	5	May	2022		–	Realistic Water Under the Bridge. 14 Ways to Make Fast Tracks Turnouts Faster by Gerry Leone.
89	6	June	2022		–	–
89	7	July	2022		–	–
89	8	August	2022		–	A Utah Belt Progress Report by Eric Brooman.
89	9	September	2022		–	Quick and Easy Gondola Weathering by Cody Grivno.
89	10	October	2022		–	Anthracite Railroading in N Scale by Ron Papiercavich – this 16 x 22-foot layout models the last days of hard-coal roads in Pennsylvania. Model a Rural Grade Crossing Scene by Pelle K. Søeborg.
89	11	November	2022		–	–
89	12	December	2022		–	How to Weather a Modern Road Locomotive by Pelle K. Søeborg.
90	1	January	2023		–	Meet the Bishop Street Branch, Part 1 by Lance Mindheim – a sectional 10 x 22-foot HO scale model railroad is this year’s project layout. Product Review: Micro-Trains N scale Pullman-Standard Covered Hopper. Product Review: Rapido N Scale Pacific Car & Foundry Boxcars.
90	2	February	2023		–	Guilford’s Bishop Street Branch, Part 2 by Lance Mindheim – benchwork, track, and wiring for our HO scale project layout. Weather a Boxcar by Pelle K. Søeborg.
90	3	March	2023	MISSING	–	Easy and Effective Static Grass by Lance Mindheim.
90	4	April	2023		–	Oh, My Gouache! by Stephen Masri – artist’s watercolors make a subtle, versatile weathering medium. Bishop Street Branch, Part 4 Finale by Lance Mindheim – structures and details wrap up our 10 x 22-foot HO scale project layout.
90	5	May	2023		–	Seeing the Forest for the Trees by Kim Nipkow – fill a forest quickly and easily with tall scratchbuilt trees.
90	6	June	2023		–	The Seaboard Central by Tim Garland – operations and motive power take precedence on this HO scale layout. Building a Loop in Segments by Dave Bonser – trapezoid-shaped panels made it easy to construct this staging area.
90	7	July	2023		–	–
90	8	August	2023		–	How to Build a Bevel Tool by Bob Kingsnorth – this homemade device makes it easy to get consistent 45-degree corners.
90	9	September	2023		–	Prototypical Operations on the Yosemite Valley by Jack Burgess – realistic paperwork makes operation easier and more fun.
90	10	October	2023		–	Weather a Covered Hopper by Pelle K. Søeborg.
90	11	November	2023		–
90	12	December	2023		–
91	1	January	2024		–
91	2	February	2024	() 24/04/24	–
91	3	March	2024	() 24/04/24	–
91	4	April	2024	() 24/04/24	–
91	5	May	2024	() 24/04/24

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