Well, I bought the November issue of MR off the rack today because I liked the looks of the large modern warehouse structure article and the story about Ed Silvia's operating scheme for his layout. Looking over the rest of the issue I see some things for beginners such as how to improve freight cars and how to scratchbuild with styrene. Actually both of these are useful for all modelers, really. I'm not much into HOn3 but the layout is well done and constructed in an interesting location. There is an article for fans of contemporary diesel power comparing GE and GM offerings with gatefold pull-out illustrations, an impressive Z scale layout, two article references to John Armstrong for those who believe his passing has not received enough notice, AND....an advisment that the December issue will feature a huge Pennsey layout that has been improved and updated to PENN CENTRAL!!!!!!!!! Gee, what are the odds that I'll purchase that issue as well?