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Magazine Articles By David A. Bontrager
An EOT for the Front Runner
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-02
Page:
78
Category:
Electronics
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he built an end-of-train device for his piggyback train. Includes construction photos and electronics schematic.
BN's Big Brutte: the C30-7
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
130
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
HO
The article includes prototype photos and many modeling details to build a replica of this locomotive with a Rail Power Products' body shell.
Detailing Intermodal Vans
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-01
Page:
71
Category:
Automobiles
Scale:
HO
TOFC (Trailers On FlatCars) are slowly replacing box cars. The article describes various manufactures that make these trailers, with special attention paid to Front Range Products.
Economical Coal Loads
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-06
Page:
94
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
HO
An inexpensive method for filling hoppers using a false styrene floor covered with coal.
Union Pacific SD40-2 Snoot #3406
Magazine:
Model Railroading 2000-12
Page:
28
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
HO
In addition to prototype information (and photos), the author describes how he superdetailed an Athearn SD40-2 to look exactly like the prototype. Includes parts list.