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Magazine Articles By Jerry Poniatowski
A Review: Backhead Kit for the American Models Northern
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2010 #2 April
Page:
12
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Scale:
S
Painting and installing the backhead kit.
Add Realistic Diaphragms to Your AF Passenger Cars
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-07/08
Page:
15
Category:
Passenger Cars
Scale:
S
The author describes how to modify the American Models' diaphragms for use with AF passenger cars.
Amtrak's AEM-7 Electric
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2003-01/02
Page:
32
Category:
Locomotives - Electric
Scale:
S
The author describes how he scratchbuilt this model. Includes a sidebar on the history of this engine.
How I Scratchbuilt an Art Deco Car Dealership
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2012-01/02
Page:
21
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Scale:
S
The author describes how he built this unique structure, starting with two 4'x8' sheets of styrene. Includes a number of photos.
Illuminating Observation Car Marker Lights
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-03/04
Page:
25
Category:
Passenger Cars
Scale:
S
The author describes how he was able to install lighted marker lights on a new Lionel heavyweight observation car. Includes photos and wiring diagram for powering these from the rail.
Interiors for Your American Models Heavyweights
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2002 #6 December
Page:
20
Category:
Passenger Cars
Scale:
S
The author shares how he fitted the American Models Budd car interior into a heavyweight coach car. Includes several photos.
LED Lighting from a Big Box Store Works for Modeler's Use
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2021 #2 March
Page:
10
Category:
Electronics
Scale:
S
The author shows how he found LED strips at his local Home Depot and installed them into a passenger car. He tackles the issues of how to power the strip (rail pickup), reducing the voltage (12-volts is too bright), and be able to run on both DC and AC. He found and used a buck module, along with a couple of other components. Includes many close-up installation photos.
Palace Car Co. Pullman Interior Kits
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2008 #2 April
Page:
13
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
The author describes what comes with the kit, how he installed the various parts, and things he added to complete his model. Includes construction photos.
The New Look of the Spring "S" Spree
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2010 #1 February
Page:
12
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
An overview of the new location for this annual show.
Thomas
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2014 #6 November
Page:
5
Category:
Locomotives - 0-6-0
Scale:
S
The author describes how he scratchbuilt his Thomas the Tank locomotive, as well as the two matching passenger cars. Includes several photos.
Tom's Turnouts & Trackwork
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2005 #3 June
Page:
20
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
The author reviews the new hi-rail #4 and #6 turnouts using various cars and engines.