Library - Magazine Articles by Bob Hegge

Interurban Classic

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-10 pg. 30     Scale: O     Category: "Locomotives - Electric"

The author shows how he built this model of the J.C. Brill Combine 7 owned by the United Railways System. Includes parts list, many construction photos, and scale drawings.

Live Steam Missouri Style

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 30     Scale: (none)     Category: "Live Steam"

The article focuses on the St. Louis Live Steamers, Inc. group, but other other live steam groups in Missouri are mentioned. Lots of photos and stories about the trials and tribulations of live steam. Trackplan and individual member profiles are included.

Ralph Pirtle's Ozark Valley Lines

Model Railroader 1982-06 pg. 86     Scale: O     Category: "Layouts"

This is an O-scale traction line layout in a bedroom measuring 15' by 10'. Color and black-n-white photos of this beautiful layout accompany the article.

The Belmont Shore Railroad Club

Model Railroader 1978-03 pg. 58     Scale: N     Category: "Layouts - N - Large"

This is a 20' x 30' club layout features large, tall mountain scenery and 200-car trains.

The Pasadena Model Railroad Club

Model Railroader 1978-03 pg. 90     Scale: HO     Category: "Layouts - HO - Large"

This large layout was built in a refurbished bowling alley. It has some impressive specs.