Library - Magazine Articles by Charles Derus

CP Rail's 89'-4" Flat Cars Protofile 66

Railroad Model Craftsman 1994-01 pg. 103     Scale: HO     Category: "Freight Cars - Flat Cars"

The author describes how he modeled this long car using two MDC No. 1280 undecorated 60-foot flat cars.

Modeling an Illinois Central Boxcar

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-03 pg. 65     Scale: HO     Category: "Freight Cars - Boxcars"

Building a replica of the IC's 11280 boxcar. Mostly text, not many step-by-step photos.

Protofile: Modeling a U.S. Leasing Airslide Covered Hopper part 62

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-10 pg. 71     Scale: HO     Category: "Freight Cars - Hoppers"

This article covers the Rock Island covered hopper, and the author shows how he modeled one starting with a Eastern Car Works Airslide covered hopper kit. Includes model and prototype photos, as well as one drawing.