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[quote user="dstarr"] I still miss the Dollar Model articles, and I miss Paintshop.  I read MR (and RMC) for stuff I can use on my layout.  Prototype plans, photos, of rolling stock and structures.  Electronic projects such as crossing flashers and bell ringers, signal curcuits, whistles, diesel horns and the like.  Prototype info such as how to tell EMD from GE diesels, air brake mechanisms, things to add to your rolling stock.  Now that FLoquil is gone, an article on finding or mixing railroad colors, (B&M blue, Passenger Maroon, New Haven green, Pullman green, and the like) from stuff you can still buy. With some "paint chips" printed in the article. Some discussion of changes to the paint mix according to layout lighting, incandescent vs fluorescent.  Benchwork ideas, like " is 2" blue foam strong enough to hold up the layout?" and "how stout do legs and L-girders have to be?"   Pictures and photos of rail served industry.    If you just have to run more of the "Look at this groovy layout" spreads, how about more information about how the proud owner put his layout together, his bench work, scenery, wiring, and other stuff that I might use on my layout.    <div style="clear:both;"> </div> [/quote].   I posted a topic myself a while ago listing some of the features I'd like to see make a return. Based on the comments, it seems a lot of us miss some of the columns, particularly the prototype drawings and small layout designs. It's difficult to say why these were dropped over the years. l know I enjoyed the renderings of passenger trains and locomotives that ran for a while. If anyone at the magazine is listening, it might be worthwhile bringing a few of these features back.
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