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2019 Annual Meeting Models Part 1

Photos of the models shown at the PRRT&HS annual meeting.

2019 Annual Meeting Models Part 2

Photos of the models shown at the PRRT&HS annual meeting.

Applying Locomotive Assignment Symbols to Models

Champ Decals and John Frantz have produced decals for these symbols (John's might be available in scales other than HO upon request). It is a short article with several steam locomotive models shown.

Athearn HO PRR EMD SD40 (EF-30A)

After covering the prototype history of these PRR engines, the author reviews the Athearn model released in 2018. Includes prototype and model photos.

BLI GG1 Coupler Height Fix

The author shares how he fixed a problem he found with all of his models.

BLI GG1 Model Review Revisited

The author reviews whether or not some GG1 engines has aluminum surrounds on the side cab windows, and handrails and steps were black instead of body color.

Bowser PRR Baldwin RS-12 in HO-scale

The author does a critical review of the Bowser model after providing a brief history of the prototype engine. The article includes model and prototype photos.

Broadway Limited Imports HO-Scale PRR P5A Boxcab Electric

After covering the prototype of this engine, the author digs deep into evaluating the model. Includes many prototype and model photos.

Broadway Limited Imports PRR P70 and P70R Coaches in HO Scale

This article provides the history on these two coaches, the history of these models in HO-scale, and then a review of the BLI models. Includes many close-up photos, and hints to improve the cars' running abilities.

Broadway Limited Imports PRR P70 and P70R Coaches in HO Scale

A product review of these models released in 2020.

Broadway Limited Imports' HO-Scale GG1 Electric

New tooling are part of this run that makes it different from their 2003 run. Thorough review with plenty of photos.

Broadway Limited Imports' HO-Scale GG1 Electric

A review of the 2021 version of the Broadway Limited Imports GG1 model with drop-coupler pilots.

Making Model PRR Station and Tower Signs

This article describes how to create your own PRR station and tower signs using your computer.

Metroliner Diaphragm by Shapeways

A review of the Spark and Wire Models (Nicholas Gotwalt) 3D-printed diaphragm for Walthers Metroliner cab ends.

Model Review: The Broadway Limited Imports Streamlined K4s in HO-Scale

After covering the history of this locomotive, the author provides the details about the various versions that BLI released, and then reviews his sample model. Includes several prototype photos and many model photos.

Modeling the Ill-fated PRR/New Haven Federal of January 15, 1953 Part 1

After describing the historical event, the author covers how he modeled the passenger cars that were part of the train.

MTH PRR H10s in HO Scale

The author's review of this model starts off with stating that MTH does not work the PRRT&HS Modeling Committee, which results in a model that isn't quite as accurate as the HO-scale Broadway Limited Imports' H10s model, where the Committee's advice was sought. The MTH model has some innovative features that are covered in the article. A listing of the inaccuracies are made in the article, with ideas on how to resolve those, if the modeler is interested. The article comes with a lot of close-up photos.

Pennsy Railcar Restorations Brings PRR Equipment Back To Life Part II

Restoration reports on G29a and G29b gondolas, Lehigh Valley SW1, and PRR SW1.

Product Review

Revised Metroliner diaphragm by Shapeways, and Rapido's PRR F30A, F30D, and F30G ready-to-run flat cars.

Product Review

Reviewed is Walthers Proto PRR Class PS6L.

PRR Baldwin Freight Sharks BF-15 and BF-16

This article covers the origin of the "Sharknose" styling, the PRR's orders for freight engines from Baldwin, the specifications of the BF-15 and BF-15a, the RF-16, the engines' service records, the Alco re-engined units, how passenger units were re-purposed for freight service, and a paragraph on how none of the PRR units were preserved. The article includes many prototype photos.

PRR G22 Gondola Subway Adaptor Cars

These were special cars for moving standard-gauge subway cars within regular freight trains. The shows how he built his, after introducing the prototype information and photos.

PRR Standard Highway Overpasses

Covers the standard PRR highway-over-track bridges. Many good-quality close-up prototype photos show the construction and design of these bridges. Includes scale diagrams and step-by-step instructions on how to build one in HO-scale.

Rapido PRR AS-18m in HO ScaleRapido PRR AS-18m in HO Scale

The author reviews the ALCo RS-11 (DL-701) freight road units. Includes model and prototype photos.

Simple T1 Tender Modifications

The author describes how he removed portions of the Broadway Ltd's T1 tender cowling to simulate the removal of those sections that were done to the prototype tenders.

Truck Modification for Broadway Limited Imports PRR P70 and P70R HO Coaches

This article covers how to disassemble the trucks, and making the pick-ups function as equalizers.

What I'm Working On

The author is modeling the Union Tunnels in Baltimore. Showing construction photos.