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29,000 Boxcars Modeling the Ubiquitous X29 Part 1
Magazine:
The Keystone Modeler 2004 #008
Page:
9
Author:
Ben Horn
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
The introduction to the series starts off by reviewing the history of the PRR X29, which were built starting in 1924. Many other railroads copied this design. This article covers the number series, the variations, and lettering schemes applied. Includes several prototype photos.
PRR Covered Hoppers - Prototypes and Models Part 3
Magazine:
The Keystone Modeler 2004 #008
Page:
17
Author:
John Teichmoeller
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
This installment covers the H41 and H42 classes.
PRR Covered Hoppers - Revisiting the H30 and H30a
Magazine:
The Keystone Modeler 2004 #008
Page:
21
Author:
Al Buchan
Co-author:
Bob Johnson
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
This article goes into detail about the differences between these two cars. Includes several close-up prototype photos.
BLI Class M1A and M1B Review
Magazine:
The Keystone Modeler 2004 #008
Page:
31
Author:
Bruce Smith
Category:
Locomotives - 4-8-2
Scale:
HO
After an extensive introduction to the history of this PRR engine, the author reviews the details of the BLI model.
Modeling the Pennsylvania Railroad's Gondola Fleet Part 6
Magazine:
The Keystone Modeler 2004 #008
Page:
35
Author:
Elden Gatwood
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
HO
This installment covers the G25 class of gondolas. Includes prototype information, a diagram, and one photo. The rest of the article reviews the Westerfield and Walthers models and what the author did to improve them.