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Publisher's Welcome

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

5

Author:

Joe Fugate

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Alternatives to the now obsolete Pledge furniture polish. It was used for applying decals, for making passenger window glass appear more shiny, and for glue window glass.

The Limited Modeler

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

7

Author:

Jim Six

Category:

Layout Design

Scale:

HO

The author continues to refine his plans for his new layout based on new prototype information he has found. Includes many period photos of the Fremont, Ohio area. Includes cabooses.

Getting Real

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

25

Author:

Jack Burgess

Category:

Layout Construction

Build your layout such that it can be moved if you intent to preserve all or portions of it. Sidebars include, staggering rail joints across sections, adjustable feet.

FOMA Meets TOMA

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

35

Author:

Justing Rasas

Category:

Layout Construction

Scale:

On30

The author describes how he built a long module using 2-inch thick insulation foam only. Includes lots of construction photos.

Layout/Module Maintenance And Housekeeping

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

53

Author:

Steve Gillett

Category:

Layout Construction

The author shares tips for maintaining your layout, including track cleaning methods, track maintenance, scenery cleaning, rolling stock wheels, cleaning the areas around the layout, and fixing wiring issues.

Rails on the Ceiling

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

63

Author:

Robert McGinnis

Category:

Layout Construction

Scale:

HO

The author describes his garage-based 7' x 16' layout that resides near the ceiling when not in use. Includes photos of the pulley system he built and many layout photos.

The Ah-hah Moment

Magazine:

MRH Running Extra 2023-02

Page:

79

Author:

Joe Fugate

Category:

Electronics

Finding and resolving the issues related to destroyed DCC decoders.