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Magazine Articles By Ron Hoess

 

AR Tower Part 3

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2006 #039

Page:

8

Category:

Structures - Trackside

Scale:

HO

Prototype photo of the interior of the tower. Modeling the switch levers and their cabinet, track diagram, and the completed interior detailing.

Constructing a PRR Tower Car

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2020 #113

Page:

23

Category:

M.O.W. Equipment

Scale:

HO

The author covers the purpose of this car, and then describes how he built the model using a PRR FM flat car, just like the prototype.

The Enduring Philadelphia Row House

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-06

Page:

61

Category:

Structures - Homes

Scale:

HO

After describing the prototype buildings and the research he did into them, the author describes how he casts the parts from RTV molds. Includes a parts list, and many construction photos, as well as some prototype photos.

The Tower Handcar

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2023 #123

Category:

Structures - Trackside

Scale:

HO

Prototype information and the construction of a model that was used to maintain PRR catenary.

When Things Aren't There Anymore: The Midvale, Pa. Freight House

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2010 #074

Page:

34

Category:

Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards

Researching a structure that no longer exists. The author then shows how he built a model of the freight house.