Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
50
Author:
Doug Taylor & Stephen M. Priest
Category:
Layouts - HO - Medium
Scale:
HOn3
This layout models the East Broad Top in Pennsylvania, with connections to the standard gauge PRR. The layout was started in 1978 when the original part was designed by John Armstrong. Some prototype photos and lots of layout photos are included. Also included is the track plan for the HOn3 section of the layout.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
57
Author:
Al Warren
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
HO
Prototype and modeling photos, as well as scale drawings of this modern-day structure owned by the UP. It houses the yardmaster's office, crew quarters, and training center for new employees.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
62
Author:
Robert D. Turner
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Scale:
HO
These engines were brought to the U.S. for possible tourist service from China. The article includes prototype photos of the engines in their native China and now in Iowa. The second half of the article covers how to model this engine using the Bachmann HO-scale model.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
70
Author:
Charles C. Purin
Category:
M.O.W. Equipment
Scale:
O
MILW X900109 is shown in this article using prototype photos and modeled in O-scale. Includes many scaled drawings.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
75
Author:
Scott Lupia
Category:
Passenger Cars
Scale:
N
The author took Model Power heavyweight passenger cars and converted them into these uniquely-shaped cars for the Erie. One prototype photo and many model photos are included, as well as a materials list. No scaled drawings.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
80
Author:
Jack Burgess
Category:
Structures
Scale:
HO
The author shows and describes how to use automotive putty to model ridge shingles on the roof line.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
82
Author:
Allan Crowe
Category:
DCC
Mostly a beginners article, but it offers a fresh perspective on what it is like to convert an existing layout from block control to DCC. The author uses NCE's system, but tried to keep it as generic as possible.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
88
Author:
Bob Walker
Category:
Structures
Dealing with building those very large structures on your railroad, such as roundhouses, large passenger stations, or long trestle bridges.
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-02
Page:
90
Author:
Ted Culotta
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
HO
This is the second installment of the PRR X29 box car. Also covered are the X28 automobile transport cars, and how to model both in HO scale.