The Model Railroader 2012 October Issue is a magazine published by Kalmbach
Publishing Co. twelve times each year. All the additions of Model Railroader
Magazine have dedicated articles specifically geared to model railroaders. The
subject matter of the articles include scenery, track work, electronics and
electrical hookups, detailing steam and diesel engines, detailing passenger
cars and freight cars, building a layout and the review of various products to
operate on your model railroad. Also reviewed in Model Railroader magazines are
products that the modeler can use to build and operate the model railroad. The
magazine covers O gauge, S gauge, HO gauge N gauge and Z gauge projects and
layouts. Every issue features a layout with pictures, diagrams and an
explanation of the layout and something about the builder. There is a section
for comments from readers and a section where the model railroader staff
answers questions from readers. There are numerous advertisements that
highlight new products and existing products. At the end are a list of dealers
throughout the US and Canada and various individuals and business buying and
selling equipment and other related railroad products. Model Railroader is the
ideal magazine for the scale model railroaders and Model Railroader 2012
October is no exception.
Model Railroader 2012 October has three articles about lighting. They are
how to light an urban city, enhance your billboards with lights and light your
layout simulating a moonlit night. The article on scenery tips adds realism to
your layout. In this issue are articles about HO gauge layouts. DCC Corner
talks about converting your layout to DCC and “Workshop Tips” talks about the
value of a full-size bench vise. For a complete look at what is in this issue,
look at the photo of the table of contents page.