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Magazine Articles By Tom Bailey

 

Ann Arbor 2480: Customizing a Generic Model for a Specific Prototype Part 1

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-08

Page:

84

Category:

Locomotives - Steam

Scale:

HO

The author will describe in this multi-part article how he converted a Mantua (Tyco) Mikado into this model. Includes prototype and model photos, and historical scale drawings. This installment covers the mechanism, boiler, cab, tender, and boiler jacket.

Ann Arbor 2480: Customizing a Generic Model for a Specific Prototype Pt II

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-09

Page:

90

Category:

Locomotives - Steam

Scale:

HO

The author takes you through steps of building a specific steam locomotive. Includes a sidebar on the Ann Arbor steam power.