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Articles Listing
Visiting the Sheridan & Bruce Lake Rwy.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
54
Author:
Bruce Leckie
Category:
Layouts
Scale:
HO
G-shaped layout with small storage tracks behind the layout wall. Nice weathering.
Kitbashing a Small Gas Station
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
60
Author:
Robert Smaus
Category:
Structures - Automobiles
Scale:
HO
Adding details to a gas station.
Snowplow Mounts for Highway Trucks
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
62
Author:
Paul Lessard
Category:
Model Automobiles and Trucks
Includes model and prototype photos, and a scale drawing.
Monsoon Today
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
64
Author:
William C. Schaumburg
Category:
Railroads
What is still visible of a railroad that was torn up in 1943? Includes photos of a furniture factory that was a mill.
Demystifying Command Control Part 21
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
69
Author:
Don Fiehmann
Category:
DCC
Another look at CV's and their functions. What is a CV? Anatomy of a CV. NMRA Recommended Practices. How a decoder deciphers CV's. Changing CV settings. Service mode programming. OPS mode programming. Methods of change. Different functions, same CV.
Building Conrail Ballast Cars Part 1
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
74
Author:
Mike Rose
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
HO
Using Atlas and MDC kits, model an ex-PC ballast car. Model and construction photos. Big article!
Getting Started in Traction
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
74
Author:
Paul Schmidt
Category:
Locomotives - Traction
Prototype and model photos. Definitions, media resources for research.
Modeling 1950 Southern Style
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
78
Author:
Allen Keller
Category:
Layouts
Scale:
HO
Allen Keller personal layout.
Santa Cruz Portland Cement Part 1
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
83
Author:
Jim Providenza
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
HO
History, theory, design, and model of the Portland Cement. Includes prototype and model photos, track plan, and layout photos. Great ideas for modeling track through an industrial complex.
Track Terminology
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
86
Author:
Jim Hediger
Category:
Model Railroad Terminology
Covers all parts of track. Includes a nice track model photo, track historical timeline, and tracklaying tips
Modeling Lehigh Valley F-units
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
92
Author:
Bob Kessler
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Prototype and model photos. Includes paint scheme and chronology from 1948 through 1972.
Paint and Weather a Blast Furnace
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
96
Author:
Lee Vande Visse
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Painting the HO and N scale Walthers blast furnace kit.
How to Host an Open House
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
100
Author:
Arlan Tietel
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Tips on how to have an open house.
Short Line with an Interurban Heritage
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
104
Author:
Cyril Durrenberger
Category:
Layout Design
Scale:
HO
Valley City Street & Interurban Railway as an HO switching layout. Has some interesting track arrangements.
Make Your Own Shingles
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
106
Author:
Bob Mitchell
Category:
Structures
Scale:
HO
Create diamond pattern shingles gummed paper.
Styrene Tips
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
112
Author:
Lionel Strang
Category:
Structures
Tips and tools needed for styrene construction.
Diesel Air and Electrical M.U. Connections
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11
Page:
120
Author:
Paul Schmidt
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Multiple-unit electrical cables and hoses, brake lines. Includes prototype photo of an F3.