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VOLUME 25 NUMBER

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FEATURES

BEHIND THE SCENES

"Spacious Realism" in the High Mountains
by Margaret Mansfield

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The End of the Line
by Bob Boudreau

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ON TRACK

Modeling ATSF GP60 and GP60M Locomotives - Part II
by David Hussey

Inspection Trains - Part II
by lim Mansfield

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MODELING MODERN INTERMODAL

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Two Kitbashes from the Athearn 40' High-Cube Container
by Edward L. McCaslin and David G. Casdorph

Denver & Rio Grande Western EMD SD7
by Rich Picariello

DIESEL DETAIL CLOSE-UP

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FREIGHTCAROLOGY

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Modeling 40' Boxcars & Reefers from InterMountain and IMWX
by lim Six

Autoracks
by David G. CasdO/ph

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WORK TRAINS, WRECK TRAINS AND CAMP CARS

FoamRail - A New Concept in Modular Railroading
by Doug Geiger, MMR

Wood Tie Work Trains and Tie Renewal Operations
by Alan B. Buchan

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Big Thompson and Northern An N Scale Modular Railroad
by Bob Miller

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PROTOTYPE ADVENTURES

Rockton, Rion and Western
by Larry E. Smith, MMR

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ABOUT THE COVER
The rusting remains of a once-proud RS3 serves as a grim reminder of the fate of so many first-generation diesels. It and the structures v isible have reached the "end of the li ne." Turn to page 38 for a closer look at this diorama built by Bob Boudreau. P hoto by Bob Boudreau. I NSET: The Boulder Model Railroad Club's FoamRail modular layout represents a different concept in modul ar layouts. Designed to be extremely l ightweight and easy to transport, it's a natural for shows. Turn to page 28 for more. Pharo by Doug Geiger, MMR.