Build Two Small NATX Tank Cars Part I

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-06 pg. 74     Scale:      Category: "Freight Cars - Tank Cars"

The author describes how he built set of 4,000-gallon tank cars. This first installment describes how he built a two-dome tank car. Includes detail diagrams, construction photos, and prototype photos.

Build Two Small NATX Tank Cars Part II

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-07 pg. 68     Scale: HO     Category: "Freight Cars - Tank Cars"

This installment covers building a three-dome tank car. Includes prototype and scale photos, and detail drawings.

Detailing a Reading C-424

Model Railroader 1997-07 pg. 88     Scale: HO     Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

The article discusses detailing an Atlas Alco C-424. Includes model close-up photos and detail drawings. Also included is one prototype photo taken in 1963.

First Brass Engine

Model Railroader 1990-01 pg. 150     Scale: (none)     Category: "Model Railroads and People"

HO Steam Kit Dimensional Data

Model Railroader 1990-02 pg. 121     Scale: HO     Category: "Locomotives - Steam"

The author compares various manufacturer's HO-scale kits of various wheel arrangements to determine which would make good basis for kitbashing or scratchbuilding your own steam locomotive.

Kitbashing Central of New Jersey Composite Gondolas

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-04 pg. 80     Scale: HO     Category: "Freight Cars - Gondolas"

The author took four Mehano 50-foot gondolas (train-set quality) and rebuilt them to accurately match the CNJ prototype.

Kitbashing Middletown & Unionville Caboose No. 00

Model Railroader 1985-11 pg. 104     Scale: HO     Category: "Cabooses"

The author used two Mantua old-time combines to kitbash this model. Scale and cutting diagrams are included. It has model photos, but no prototype photos.

Modeling CNJ F3's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-10 pg. 58     Scale: HO     Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

The Central Railroad of New Jersey bought their first F3 A-B-A sets in 1947. The author describes how he modeled these using Stewart engines. He covers how to strip the model off paint, how to super-detail it, and how to paint and letter it. Includes model and several prototype photos.

Variations on a Theme: Modifications to Boone Morrison's Homemade Turnout Control

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-07 pg. 72     Scale:      Category: "Track"

The author describes his modifications to Boone Morrison's article in the Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette's November/December 1997 issue. Article covers how to make a push-pull system and how he wired up two turnouts for a crossover.