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unpainted layout yay or nay
ok so im in the process of building an N-SCALE layout on a small 2foot by 4foot sheet of MDF board and im wondering if i should paint it or not has anyone ever built or designed an unpainted layout in on a tight budget due to my being on disability so i dont get paid much
info on the layout i plan to design it as an industrial layout with an outter oval and an inner switching yard with a few factories nestled in the middle what are your thought on this
to paint or not to paint

MRH big change coming in November
Big changes coming to MRH magazine -- I will be announcing this in the September issue editorial, but to you all who frequent the MRH forums regularly, you're getting an early heads up.
If you read my June editorial closely, you note that ad placements in the magazine are down -- and compared to two years ago, it's now approaching a 40% decline. If you look on the internet about this topic (ad-supported publishing trends) you will find the web is all abuzz with how this trend is affecting all ad-supported venues on the web. Here is a quote from one such article:
questions about building my layout
ok so i was recently gifted a bunch of 80's n scale tracks and engines. its the old track without the plastic road bed underneath. the pic below is a sample image of what my track looks like. ok so heres my question

Weekly what's neat podcast with lots of special hobby guests!
This week's What's Neat this week video podcast by Ken Patterson has several hobby vendors as guests, as well as some other notable folks -- it's a don't miss episode.

MRH 2018 reader survey: Upbeat on the future of the hobby
The MRH 2018 reader survey results are in ... here's what our readers say about the the future of the hobby.
Love of the Hobby !
Hi Fellow Train Modellers, This is my very first BLOG and I'm doing it because I feeling alot different about our two
countries relationships? I DON'T LIKE IT! and I hope it won't last long, I was planning to venture to Salt Lake City
in 2019 and take in my first NMRA Convention. I've been to the U.S.A. many times on family vacations from the
East coast to the West Coast, I have realitives in Los Angeles. Hope we can all get along and peace on EARTH!
Index for subscriber extra downloads
Is there an index for the "Subscriber Extra" downloads? I haven't been able to find one.
Walt

MRH Wanted - New DCC columnist
MRH is looking for a new DCC columnist to replace Bruce Petrarca. Bruce is retiring as of August.
This is a columnist position, which means you submit articles on DCC topics to us and get paid a premium rate. It is in effect a commissioned article contributor position, not an MRH Staff position. You are a preferred contributor who gets regular space in the magazine and get paid a higher rate than an ordinary contributor.
Wiring diagram for dpdt switch & motor?
I'm trying to figure out the correct wiring diagram to use a double pole, double throw switch with a charging plug. I'm trying to do this with out a dpdt center off switch. I have a 9 volt battery, and a small motor that I'm trying to reverse/forward. The battery needs a charging jack as it will be sealed up. I'm not sure where to put the charging jack into this circuit.

April Extras
There are 2 topics in the Cutting Room Floor that were not added even though they said "coming soon". Are these going to be posted?
Thanks
Dale
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