Library - Magazine Articles by Bernard Kempinski

Build an N Scale Chesapeake & Ohio Alco RSD-5

Model Railroader 1996-10 pg. 148     Scale: N     Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

The author used an Atlas RSD-12 frame and a RS-3 shell to model this engine. Includes a parts list and a prototype photo.

Detailing an SD50

Model Railroader 2002-11 pg. 66     Scale: N     Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

Turn a good-looking Atlas model into a real stand-out on your roster. Includes grab-iron construction photos.

N Scale Mountain Action

Model Railroader 2003-11 pg. 86     Scale: N     Category: "Layouts - N - Medium"

This article describes the D&RGW's climb over Soldier Summit in Utah, and how he modeled it. Scale track plan is included, as well as several prototype photos.

Selections from Bernard Kempinski's Freight Car Fleet

N Scale Railroading 2002-09/10 pg. 38     Scale: N     Category: "Freight Cars"

Various model photos, descriptions of modifications, etc.

Southern Pacific Railroad

N Scale Railroading 2005-03/04 pg. 18     Scale: N     Category: "Layouts"

Pliny Holt's layout measures 16' by 21'. It has many scratchbuilt structures including a replica of the Oakland "Mole" passenger terminal. The terminal sits on a peninsula and measures about three and a half feet.

Turning the Corner at Kanawha Falls

Model Railroader 2002-12 pg. 78     Scale: N     Category: "Modules"

8' x 8' corner module.