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What's Neat
Magazine:
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2020-07
Page:
32
Author:
Ken Patterson
Category:
(various topics)
Scale:
HO
This column covers the author's soldering tools and resistance-soldering methods.
Upgrade an Athearn Switcher
Magazine:
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2020-07
Page:
52
Author:
Jason Miller
Category:
DCC
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he upgraded his SW1500 with ESU Loksound DCC sound decoder, LED lights, and a stay-alive ESU Power Pack Mini. This includes installing the sugar cube speaker, and using it with the Iowa Scaled Engineering ProtoThrottle. Includes many step-by-step photos.
Zip Ballasting
Magazine:
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2020-07
Page:
97
Author:
Joe Fugate
Category:
Track
Scale:
HO
The author describes his latest methods for ballasting track. Includes many step-by-step photos and also covers weathering track.
Double Duty Layout Design
Magazine:
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2020-07
Page:
118
Author:
Michael Veseth
Category:
Layout Design
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he designed his modular layout that fits in his garage. Includes the track plan and a few construction photos.
Model a Ready-mix Cement Plant
Magazine:
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2020-07
Page:
130
Author:
Evan Neubee
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
N
The author describes how he built a structure around the 2x4 post he uses to hold up the end of his peninsula.