Model Railroader - Features

Features

Typical feature articles in each month's issue include:

• Layout tours - A layout story with a detailed track plan and behind-the-scenes modeling and construction tips.
• How-to projects - Tips and techniques for modeling scenery, structures, rolling stock, and electronics.
• Prototype information - Detailed drawings historical and technical information on how real railroads and lineside industries function.
• Track plans - Sample designs for model railroads the average hobbyist could build.

Regular monthly columns and departments include:

• News and Products - Quick looks at new products available in the hobby.
• Workshop - Helpful modeling and operating tips, plus answers your questions.
• Step-by-Step - Tackles a different project each month to help you build a better layout.
• Information Desk - Learn about the prototype (real railroads) to help you be a better modeler.
• DCC Corner - Get to know model train operation using Digital Command Control.
• Product reviews - A look at new models on the market and how well they perform.
• Trackside Photos - Inspirational photos featuring the work of fellow hobbyists.
• Trains of Thought - Every month model railroad expert Tony Koester looks at the philosophical side of model railroading.
• The Operators - How to reproduce prototype operations on a model railroad.
• N Scale Insight - From March 2011, former editor Jim Kelly will begin a column looking at N scale modelling.