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Magazine Articles By Al Turner

 

An Easy-to-built, Low-cost HO Turntable

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1986-09

Page:

80

Category:

Track

Scale:

HO

This step-by-step article covers how to build a functional turntable, as well as all the details a turntable bridge has. Includes many photos and drawings.

Building a Caboose in Styrene

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1984-02

Page:

66

Category:

Cabooses

Scale:

HO

This article describes how to scratchbuild a 17-foot D&RGW caboose. Includes prototype and model photos, construction photos, parts list, and detailed and scaled drawings.

Building a Whiting Gantry Crane

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1983-11

Page:

74

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Scale:

HO

The author describes how he scratchbuilt this model out of styrene. Includes model photos, detail drawings, and a materials list.