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Amtrak Passenger Car Differences

Differences between Amfleet and Horizon fleet cars.

The West Side Lumber Co.

In this is a 10' x 10' layout set in the late 1950s, the author attempted to capture the feel of a set of specific scenes of Tuolumne, California. In addition to covering the construction of the layout, he also talks about how all the structures had to be scratchbuilt, which locomotives he uses, and how he built the scenery. Included are lots of photos of the layout, and a track plan.

Metropolitan Transit Authority Part 5

Installing catenary.

HO Pennsy I1 Decapod

One prototype photo. Model photos with changes made to the Bowser model. Lighting circuit correction is in April 2000 issue page 14.

ACF Center Flow

Prototype photos. Scale model drawings.

Realistic N Scale Pole Lines

Using Atlas telephone poles as the basis for a six-arm telegraph pole.

Appalachian Central

Ballasting, scenery, painting the backdrop, tree-covered hillsides, roads, ground cover, rocks, fascia, structures, and weathering.

Tortoise Tips

Model aircraft push rods make installation quicker and easier.

Hinged Magnetic Uncouplers

The Central Vermont of the 1950's

Prototype photos of locomotives, track, structures, maps, steam servicing facility, and rolling stock.

The Central Vermont in N-scale

Industrial Gears and Machinery Parts

Using old mechanical parts to create scenery components that might be found around machine shops, factories, or backyards.

Anne's Paint Caddy

Building a paint caddy that holds paint bottles and brushes.

Laying Flextrack on Curves