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3D Printed Log Cars

This article describes how three people worked with a designer and used Shapeways to print their models in N-, HO-, and S-scales. The concept and implementation of 3D printing is described in the article as well. Includes photos of the products produced by Shapeways and the completed models.

Build a Prototype Pulpwood Car

The author describes how he scratchbuilt this model and the issues he had to deal with. Includes some construction photos, two prototype photos, scale drawings, and a sidebar on how loading and unloading of these cars took place.

Building a Logging Train

How to scratchbuilt your own logging cars.

Hi Rail, (or Scale!), Log Buggie

A one-page article on how to scratchbuild a logging car.

Logging Cars

Using AF trucks, the author describes how he built logging spine cars that are permanently coupled. Includes photos.

Modifications to the IHC Log Car

Houston, East and West Texas Railroad log car. Includes prototype and model photos.

Scratchbuilding a Simple, Free-lance Log Car

The author describes how he built this whole car out of K&S brass structural shapes. Includes lots of construction photos, a parts list, and detail drawings.