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Denver Society of Model Railroaders
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
4
Author:
Doug Schmidt
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
The "Colorado Midland" layout is kept in the basement of the Denver Union Station. It's been there since 1936. The article fully describes the 75' x 90' layout that is open to visitors. It includes many photos and a track plan. (The Society was evicted in 2013, so it, and the layout, no longer exist.)
The Art of Prototype Modeling
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
11
Author:
Michael Cougill
Category:
Photography & Videography
Sometimes one has to go see for oneself to learn about the prototype.
Starting Over Part 3
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
12
Author:
Joe Giannovario
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
This installment covers the demolition of the previous layout, preparation of the room, and the beginning of the construction of the new one.
The Modern Image
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
17
Author:
Gene Clements
Category:
Railroading
The dual existence of the railroad engineers using the track and the maintenance crew trying to preserve the track.
Building Traction Flat Trailers Part 2
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
19
Author:
Martin Brechbiel
Category:
Freight Cars - Flat Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes how he builds a flat car for traction.
Building a Center Cab Diesel Part Three
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
21
Author:
Tom Mix
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
O
In this installment, the author builds the chassis for the model. He modified the P&D Hobbies gear boxes and builds the frame out of brass. Includes photos and drawings.
Scratch Buildings
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
26
Author:
Jerry Zaret
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
O
The author describes the basic starting principles to scratchbuilding your own structures, and takes you through the major steps. Several example photos are included.
The Jawn Henry in O Scale
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
32
Author:
Conley Wallace
Category:
Locomotives - 6-6-6-6
Scale:
O
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a model of the Norfolk and Western steam turbine "Jawn Henry" (a one-off experimental engine).
Rounding Out a New Roundhouse
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
37
Author:
Warner Clark
Category:
Structures - Engine Servicing
Scale:
O
This article covers the support structures found near a roundhouse that the author added to his layout. Includes many close-up photos of the details.
In Paul Larson's Honor
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
42
Author:
William W. Davis
Category:
Freight Cars - Stock Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes scratchbuilding a stock car after the one that his model railroading hero built and documented in a 1967 RMC article, but this time with modern products.
Lehigh Valley's Naples Branch Freight Depot
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
53
Author:
Harold Russell
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Information, photos, and a scale drawing of this small depot.
Chicago 2010 March Meet Contest Photos
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
58
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Photos of the models that won.
Steel Rails to the Sunset
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
60
Author:
Rod Miller
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A description of the upcoming 2010 O Scale National Convention in Santa Clara, California.
Observations
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 50 May 2010
Page:
66
Author:
Joe Giannovario
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Scale:
O
With this "golden" issue, #50, the publisher reflects on its accomplishments, and he announces "OST Publications Inc." that he co-owns with Mike Cougill.