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Woodbourne Substation

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2015-11

Page:

60

Author:

Myles J. Marcovitch

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Scale:

O

The author describes how he researched and then scratchbuilt this large substation. The article includes plenty of prototype-based drawings, and model photos.

Marble Service Flatcars

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2015-11

Page:

72

Author:

Bill Gill

Category:

Freight Cars - Flat Cars

Scale:

HO

After reading the John Nehrich article in the January 1986 issue of Model Railroader, the author followed the same approach to take two Athearn 40-foot flat car kits and built these cars. He added more rivets to the model by using CA glue rivet heads. Includes prototype and model photos.

Prove It, Bob!

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2015-11

Page:

82

Author:

Bob Walker

Category:

Scratchbuilding

Scale:

S

Bob's wife challenges him to build a structure in an evening, based on his column from the previous month (he built a supply shed-type of building in 236 minutes).