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Visiting the Spring Creek Valley Rwy.

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

50

Author:

Pete Moffett & Terry Hughes

Category:

Layouts

Scale:

HO

The layout fits in a 12' by 35' room. According to Jim Ellis, the owner, it represents a bridge route between Niagara Falls and Toronto. This layout was started in 1964.

Modeling Leased SD90MAC's on Vermont's Green Mountain Rwy.

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

54

Author:

Rob Davis

Category:

Locomotives - Diesel

Scale:

HO

Article includes prototype and model photos. After discussing the prototype, the article describes how to model this locomotive using Kato's SD80MAC and SD90/43MAC.

C&O Pipe Gondola

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

62

Author:

William C. Schaumburg

Category:

Freight Cars - Gondolas

The C&O and B&O ordered 125 65.5' gondolas in 1969 from Bethlehem Steel. Article includes scale drawings and prototype photos.

Building Varick Freight Co.

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

64

Author:

Steve Sint

Category:

Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards

Scale:

HO

Describes how the author built the Fos Scale Limited structure.

Handling and Transporting Models

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

65

Author:

Robert Turner

Category:

Storage Solutions

A thorough discussion about how to handle various scale models.

Kitbashing a PRR Tower

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

70

Author:

Ron Gribler

Category:

Structures - Trackside

Scale:

O

Starting with an Atlas O-scale signal tower to create this PRR tower. Fully detailed interior is visible via the removable roof.

Doors, Windows, and Details

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

72

Author:

Bob Walker

Category:

Structures

Scratchbuilding supplies for scale doors and windows. Includes several nice finished models.

The Markham Railroad Modellers Club

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

74

Author:

Trevor Marshall

Category:

Layouts

Scale:

HO

A large club layout built in 1,500 square foot of space overlooking Toronto's CNR.

Essential Freight Cars Part 5

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

78

Author:

Ted Culotta

Category:

Freight Cars - Box Cars

Scale:

HO

St. Louis Southwestern's (Cotton Belt) double-sheathed boxcars which were built from 1923 to 1925. Includes prototype photos, and many model photos. A side bar on modeling AB brakes is also included.

Adding Track Pits to a Heljan Roundhouse

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

83

Author:

Ewing H. Row

Category:

Structures - Engine Servicing

Scale:

HO

The author talks about how difficult it is to find good photos of the interior or roundhouses. The article describes how to build stall track pits using balsa wood. The text is accompanied by detailed photos.

The Interstate Express

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08

Page:

86

Author:

William T. Greenberg, Jr.

Category:

Trains

Prototype photos (old and relatively new) of this train.