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Bay Ridge Harbour Railroad
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
4
Author:
Neville Rossiter
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
This Australian author models a U.S. railroad in a 25 by 25 foot addition to the house. Includes photos of flat backdrop industries, a scratchbuilt car float bridge, track plan of the number "9"-shaped layout. Article also includes "lessons learned".
Adding Weights to Cars
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
11
Author:
Gary Woodard
Category:
Freight Cars
Scale:
O
Describes the NMRA-recommended weights for cars, and what kind of weights the author used to bring his cars up to spec.
Dealer's Corner
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
13
Author:
Bruce B. Blackwood
Category:
Model Railroad Retailers
This article describes how to build a relationship with a local hobby store, from a storeowner's perspective, to help grow an interest in the scale you are modeling.
Working Windows, Hatches & Doors Part 1
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
14
Author:
Harry Hieke
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Scale:
O
This series of articles will cover how to making working windows, hatches, and doors for steam locomotives. This first part covers the typical tools you need.
Improving Weaver's 53' Flat Car
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
27
Author:
Edward F. Bommer
Category:
Freight Cars - Flat Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes the details he improved on this car to make it a better representative model of a UP 70 ton Commonwealth Steel
Castings flat car.
Constructing the Float Bridge on the Bay Ridge Harbour RR
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
31
Author:
Neville Rossiter
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
O
This photo essay shows how the author built the car float bridge for his layout.
Crapola from the Cupola
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
34
Author:
John C. Smith
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
The owner of Pecos River Brass describes the ins and outs of the importing business.
Building a PRR B8a 0-6-0 Part 1
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 01 March 2002
Page:
36
Author:
John Sauers
Category:
Locomotives - 0-6-0
Scale:
O
These engines were built between 1903 and 1917 and were re-classified to B8a to be used as yard switchers. The article describes how the author built this engine. Includes scale drawings.