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Articles Listing
At the Throttle
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1977-07
Page:
45
Author:
Linn H. Westcott
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Linn answers the question, "Why does a gondola car have low sides?"
Deluxe Cutting Board
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1977-07
Page:
51
Author:
D. Derek Verner
Category:
Tools
The author describes how he built a portable board that contains slots for common modeling tools and the center is a rotating board to make it easy to draw or cut items. Includes several of photos of the board in use and under construction.
A Large Industry for a Small Layout
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1977-07
Page:
54
Author:
Edward C. Steinberg
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
HO
This article covers how to kitbash an industrial complex in a corner of the layout.
Chicago & North Western's Class M-1 0-6-0
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1977-07
Page:
58
Author:
Gordon Odegard
Category:
Locomotives - 0-6-0
A brief article about this engine is accompanied by several scaled drawings.
Action Crossing: Lights Flash, Diesel Horn Blows, and Bells Ring
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1977-07
Page:
79
Author:
Peter J. Thorne
Category:
Electronics
Using a 555 timer IC, the author describes how he built a circuit that does all of those things. Reed switches are used to detect a train's presence near the crossing. Includes parts listings and diagrams.