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Magazine Articles By Denis Fortier

An S-Pike in Progress - Simon Parent in Quebec

A few photos of Simon's 28'x15' layout under construction (this issue's cover was also taken on his layout). There are more overall layout photos later in the issue, and a track plan is found on page 25.

CN 3502

This locomotive was purposely derailed, placed on the street, and it drove under its own power to the center of town, so that its generator could be used to power a town struck by an ice storm.

Corner Module Design

Simon Parent and the author built three modules to compose a corner module that has a lot of interesting track work on it. He describes how they designed and built them. The article includes a track plan and several photos.

Denis Fortier's Canadian S Scale

A brief introduction to Denis and his layouts. Photos include those of the layouts he has built, as well as track plans for each. Also includes photos of models he has custom painted for his fictitious layout.

Meet an S Gauger

Introduces Denis Fortier from Canada.

Simon Parent's CNR Pacific #5076

Simon scratchbuilt this CNR class J-3-b, originally built in 1913. Includes several close-up photos.

Tips on Storing Your Magazines

The author describes using a book-binding service to have your magazines be nicely bound in a hard-cover album.

Weathering Ertl Construction Equipment

The author describes (and shares a photo of each) how he weathered Ertl's grader, tractor, and backhoe.