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What Free-lancers Should Know About Prototype Paint Schemes

The author presents a number of prototype photos of GM's EMD F units, including a PRR F3, to encourage free-lance modelers to use paint schemes that mimic those designs from the 1940s and 50s, if the free-lance theme is to be believable.

Modeling Country Fences

The author presents ideas for modeling a stone fence using pieces of cork, and post fences using twigs with holes drilled in them for the barb wire.

Electronics Symposium

This column covers building turnout-position indicator circuits, and using filter capacitors with low-voltage power supplies.