Model Railroad Hobbyist | December 2016 | #82 PUBLISHER’S MUSINGS Joe Fugate editorial submitted your layout design entry? We have done layout design contests now for the last several years, with the latest being our second annual “One module challenge contest.” Just so you don’t miss the contest, we’ve posted the rules and deadline to the left of this editorial! One big reason we do these contests is to get good layout designs for smaller layouts. A common complaint about model railroading publishers is that we focus mainly on basement empires and don’t give small layouts much air time. Well, as we often say, we can only publish what gets submitted. You can’t rely on the MRH Staff to research and write everything. We need you, our readers, to help fill these pages! If you truly feel we need to publish more small layout plans, here is your chance to actually prove you mean it. Participate in this contest by sending in a design. You only have a couple months left ... Winners get their entry published and are paid a premum payment rate, plus a bonus. Winners can expect $500 - $1000 for each winning entry! Does that motivate you? Could your hobby finances use a good shot in the arm? Sharpen your pencil and enter the contest! • INDEX • TABLE OF CONTENTS