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Tank Car Types and Uses

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2005-09

Page:

26

Author:

Carl Swanson

Category:

Freight Cars - Tank Cars

A brief article on how tank cars developed over the decades, and how they were used.

High-tech Scratchbuilding

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2005-09

Page:

54

Author:

Pelle Soeborg

Category:

Scratchbuilding

Scale:

HO

The author describes an example of how he used a computer-controlled milling machine to cut the parts he needed to build a Denny's restaurant.

Passenger Station Operations

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2005-09

Page:

62

Author:

Frank E. Shaffer

Category:

Passenger Trains

The article describes how various types of large passenger stations operate. Includes several prototype photos, and a track plan of the Pittsburgh Smithfield Street Station.

Mirror, Mirror on the Layout

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2005-09

Page:

122

Author:

David Popp

Category:

Layout Construction

Using a mirror and the correct positioning of lights to make a track and scenery appear to continue beyond the wall.