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IN THE CURRENT ISSUE

Review: Mudd Creek Models
“Barrel and Staves” Kit –
Something Entirely New
by Dennis Murphy

You’re In The Army Now
Part 2
by Roy Cutler

The Sutter Creek Division
Phase One Iron Mountain, Part 2
by Ward Thorne

Extra Extra! Read All About It!
Part 5: Moving Along
by Dennis Murphy

My Lifelong Hobby
by Herm Stippich
Photography by Paul Moroder

The Short & Nn3arrow
Modelling the Pacific Coast Highway, Part 27: Turning the Corner and Heading South – Hadley Junction Part 1;
Kauai Model Railroaders
by Thomas Knapp, MMR #101


On the cover: Business is certainly picking up as the summer wears on and winter is but a heartbeat away. Everyone wants barrels this time of the year. If it’s not pickles, then it’s wine, or soda crackers, or whatever. In fact, we have so much business this time of the year; the CP added a third local run per week! What would we do without the railroad service right at our door? Join us on Dennis Murphy’s Review of Mudd Creek Models’ “Barrel and Staves” Kit, starting on page 10.