This Month
August 2022
Vol. 91/No. 8
Features
Mineral & Southfork Railway
by Dan Munson — This freelanced O scale narrow gauge layout is inspired by the mining history of Alaska.
Evans Side Slider
by James Kinkaid — Favored by short lines, these innovative cars were replaced by centerbeam fl ats.
Model a Highway Overhead Bridge
by Dave Abeles — Using various kits to replicate a typical NYSDOT highway crossing of the 1990s.
DCC Sound Upgrade for Brass Steam
by Jeff Johnston — Upgrading old brass imports with improved DCC sound and keep-alive circuits.
Build a Roarin’ Elgin Elevated Shanty
by Wayne Wesolowski — This Chicago, Aurora & Elgin prototype was typical of trackside installations.
Island Inspiration: Canadian National 70-tonner and Caboose in HO
by James Hilton — Inspired by a vintage photo of a bygone scene of railroading on Prince Edward Island.
Departments
Safety Valve – Letters from our readers
Receiving Yard – Product and industry news
Test Track – Product Reviews
Railbooks – Book news and reviews
Craftsman Timetable – Scheduled events and notices
Perspective
Dremel Kitbashing Award
Craftsman Workshop
Diverging Points/Jason Shron
Editor’s Notebook – Commentary by Otto M. Vondrak
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