- Vol. 88
- Issue: 11
- Release: November 2021
- Series: Model Railroader
- Publisher: Kalmbach
Features:
USING LEDS TO MODEL FUSEES
Protect your train crews from collisions with this simple scenery detail
DETAIL AND WEATHER WAR EMERGENCY HOPPERS
Enhance commercial HO scale models using these easy-to-follow techniques
GOING OUT EAST
This freelanced HO scale layout changes locations across New England depending on the equipment run
LEARNING ON THE JOB
Alex Nawotka’s first effort was a big step forward
ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6
The latest features on our website
FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8
Introducing the variable location layout
NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12
Hobby industry news
ASK MR, pg. 18
Why do these boxcars have built-in lights?
REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 24
Upgrading the MR&T with Walthers’ new turnouts
DCC CURRENTS, pg. 54
The new Walthers turnouts are here
PRODUCT REVIEWS, pg. 56
EMD GP18 in HO from Athearn, Walthers HO standard-cupola caboose, and more
ON OPERATION, pg. 60
Going to rules school
TRACKSIDE PHOTOS, pg. 62
Special Great Model Railroads preview
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND CARTOON, pg. 73
TRAINS OF THOUGHT, pg. 74
Providing quiet zones
Overview:
Model Railroader has been the leading model train magazine for the past 75 years. Each month, we bring you step-by-step modeling projects, fascinating photo tours of model train layouts, unbiased product reviews, new product announcements, tips from the experts and much more!