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Comfortable File Handles

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2002-06

Page:

30

Author:

Paul Schmidt

Category:

Tools

This Workshop column covers using wire nuts at the end of files that have no handle, and using paper clip containers (those with a magnetic lip near their opening) for holding spikes.

Art Deco Auto Dealership

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2002-06

Page:

64

Author:

James Benini

Category:

Structures - Towns/Cities

Scale:

HO

The author describes how he scratchbuilt a car dealership that has lots of curved walls. Includes drawings and a materials list.

A Primer on Yards

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2002-06

Page:

119

Author:

Paul Schmidt

Category:

Track

This brief article describes a classification yard, a storage yard, and yard limits. A diagram of a compressed version of a model yard is included, as well as two prototype photos (yard and a tower).

Along the Line

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2002-06

Page:

146

Author:

Art Cominio

Category:

Scenery - Trackside

Scale:

Sn3

Rio Grande Southern's "Galloping Goose" motor car no. 4, as modeled by Joe Brooke.