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.

The information for the model railroader in this issue is enormous. If you are thinking or planning a model railroad layout, you want this issue for ideas.