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Bumpers

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2004-02

Page:

50

Author:

David Lustig

Category:

Track

The author describes various bumpers to use at the ends of track, and includes a number of prototype photos.

Unconventional Tools

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2004-02

Page:

58

Author:

Bob Walker

Category:

Tools

The author lists a number of his tools that are not necessarily found in modelers' tool boxes, such as a special dough-like substance for holding parts, a tool for cutting foam board, various rulers, metal blocks, etc.

Paving the Town

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2004-02

Page:

66

Author:

Robert Smaus

Category:

Scenery - Streets

The author shares his techniques for creating more realistic roads, such as using brick gutters, modeling track in the streets, making sidewalk freight elevators, and creating manhole covers.